FANBOYS
FANBOYS
DEPENDENT CLAUSES
DEPENDENT CLAUSES
Dependent Clauses
100
Fans love to watch Anna. She dances beautifully.
What is Because
100
Other dancers try to imitate her style. They have not succeeded.
What is YET
100
Before you write the sentence you should read other people's sentences.
What is , comma between sentence and you
100
Because we went camping that weekend we didn't go to the party.
What is , comma between weekend and we.
100
Since landfills are getting full our school doesn't need to be contributing to the problem.
What is , comma after full  
200
She is a graceful dancer. People enjoy watching her.
What is and
200
She is talented. She will attract fans for many years to come.
What is SO
200
Although you may not understand all this you can follow the examples
What is , comma between this - you
200
When Jeremy called last night I was not at home.
What is , comma before I.
200
If our teachers recycled in their classrooms it would set a good example for students.
What is , comma after classrooms.  
300
She hasn't taken dance lessons. She doesn't need to.
What is nor
300
She waved a fan. a feather.
What is and .
300
Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese Emily refused to eat it.
What is , before Emily.
300
If he finishes his report on time he can go to the beach Saturday.
What is , comma between time and he.
300
Although you may only think of recycling paper many other items can be recycled.
What is , comma after paper.  
400
Her technique is unconventional. The effect is striking.
What is but
400
She lost her balance did not fall.
What is but
400
While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the television Samson gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.
What is, comma before Samson
400
After we wrapped the presents we hurried to the post office.
What is , comma after presents.
400
Before you know it you will place your waste in the recycling bin without even thinking.
What is , comma after it.
500
She can fill an audience with joy. She can bring people to tears.
What is or
500
Karen went home she could rest.
What is so
500
Where the sun blazed the longest during the day Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of the yard.
What is , comma before Diane
500
Before they become wrinkled please fold these clothes.
What is , comma after wrinkled.
500
Once these students learn to recycle they can show their family how to do it.
What is, comma after recycle.  
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