Comma in Compound Sentences - 4th Grade Writing
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Identify whether a comma is needed: 'She wanted to go, yet she stayed home.'
Identify whether a comma is needed: 'She wanted to go, yet she stayed home.'
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Yes; keep the comma before 'yet'. Two independent clauses require a comma before 'yet'.
Yes; keep the comma before 'yet'. Two independent clauses require a comma before 'yet'.
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What is the punctuation rule for a compound sentence joined by a coordinating conjunction?
What is the punctuation rule for a compound sentence joined by a coordinating conjunction?
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Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction. This separates two complete thoughts joined by FANBOYS.
Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction. This separates two complete thoughts joined by FANBOYS.
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What are the seven coordinating conjunctions that can join two independent clauses?
What are the seven coordinating conjunctions that can join two independent clauses?
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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS). These seven words connect equal parts of sentences.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS). These seven words connect equal parts of sentences.
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What two parts must a sentence have to be a compound sentence needing a comma before FANBOYS?
What two parts must a sentence have to be a compound sentence needing a comma before FANBOYS?
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Two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Each clause must have its own subject and verb.
Two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Each clause must have its own subject and verb.
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What is an independent clause in this skill (comma before coordinating conjunction)?
What is an independent clause in this skill (comma before coordinating conjunction)?
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A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence. It contains both a subject and a predicate.
A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence. It contains both a subject and a predicate.
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Find and correct the punctuation: 'I finished my homework and I watched TV.'
Find and correct the punctuation: 'I finished my homework and I watched TV.'
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Correct: 'I finished my homework, and I watched TV.'. Two independent clauses need a comma before 'and'.
Correct: 'I finished my homework, and I watched TV.'. Two independent clauses need a comma before 'and'.
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Find and correct the punctuation: 'The bell rang, and the class lined up.'
Find and correct the punctuation: 'The bell rang, and the class lined up.'
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Correct as written: 'The bell rang, and the class lined up.'. The comma is correctly placed before 'and' joining two clauses.
Correct as written: 'The bell rang, and the class lined up.'. The comma is correctly placed before 'and' joining two clauses.
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Choose the correct sentence: A) 'We ran and we laughed.' B) 'We ran, and we laughed.'
Choose the correct sentence: A) 'We ran and we laughed.' B) 'We ran, and we laughed.'
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B) 'We ran, and we laughed.'. Option B correctly uses a comma between two independent clauses.
B) 'We ran, and we laughed.'. Option B correctly uses a comma between two independent clauses.
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Choose the correct sentence: A) 'She likes art, and music.' B) 'She likes art and music.'
Choose the correct sentence: A) 'She likes art, and music.' B) 'She likes art and music.'
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B) 'She likes art and music.'. No comma needed; 'music' is not an independent clause.
B) 'She likes art and music.'. No comma needed; 'music' is not an independent clause.
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Identify whether a comma is needed: 'I will read a book, or I will draw a picture.'
Identify whether a comma is needed: 'I will read a book, or I will draw a picture.'
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Yes; keep the comma before 'or'. Two independent clauses require a comma before 'or'.
Yes; keep the comma before 'or'. Two independent clauses require a comma before 'or'.
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Identify whether a comma is needed: 'I will read a book or draw a picture.'
Identify whether a comma is needed: 'I will read a book or draw a picture.'
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No; it is not two independent clauses. 'Draw a picture' lacks a subject, so it's not independent.
No; it is not two independent clauses. 'Draw a picture' lacks a subject, so it's not independent.
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Find and correct the punctuation: 'The dog barked but the mail carrier kept walking.'
Find and correct the punctuation: 'The dog barked but the mail carrier kept walking.'
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Correct: 'The dog barked, but the mail carrier kept walking.'. Two independent clauses need a comma before 'but'.
Correct: 'The dog barked, but the mail carrier kept walking.'. Two independent clauses need a comma before 'but'.
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Find and correct the punctuation: 'We could leave now, or wait until later.'
Find and correct the punctuation: 'We could leave now, or wait until later.'
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Correct: 'We could leave now or wait until later.'. 'Wait until later' shares the subject 'We', so no comma.
Correct: 'We could leave now or wait until later.'. 'Wait until later' shares the subject 'We', so no comma.
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Which option correctly uses a comma before a coordinating conjunction? A) 'He sang but loudly.' B) 'He sang, but he was nervous.'
Which option correctly uses a comma before a coordinating conjunction? A) 'He sang but loudly.' B) 'He sang, but he was nervous.'
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B) 'He sang, but he was nervous.'. B has two independent clauses; A lacks a verb after 'but'.
B) 'He sang, but he was nervous.'. B has two independent clauses; A lacks a verb after 'but'.
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Identify the coordinating conjunction that should have a comma before it: 'The sky was dark ___ we went inside.'
Identify the coordinating conjunction that should have a comma before it: 'The sky was dark ___ we went inside.'
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So (as in: 'The sky was dark, so we went inside.'). 'So' joins two independent clauses, requiring a comma.
So (as in: 'The sky was dark, so we went inside.'). 'So' joins two independent clauses, requiring a comma.
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Choose the correct punctuation: 'We can take the bus ___ we can walk to school.'
Choose the correct punctuation: 'We can take the bus ___ we can walk to school.'
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Use a comma: 'We can take the bus, or we can walk to school.'. 'Or' joins two independent clauses, so use a comma.
Use a comma: 'We can take the bus, or we can walk to school.'. 'Or' joins two independent clauses, so use a comma.
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What punctuation is incorrect here, and what is the correction: 'I was tired, and went to bed.'
What punctuation is incorrect here, and what is the correction: 'I was tired, and went to bed.'
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Remove comma: 'I was tired and went to bed.'. 'Went to bed' shares subject 'I', so no comma needed.
Remove comma: 'I was tired and went to bed.'. 'Went to bed' shares subject 'I', so no comma needed.
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What is the comma rule when FANBOYS joins two verbs with the same subject (not two clauses)?
What is the comma rule when FANBOYS joins two verbs with the same subject (not two clauses)?
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Do not use a comma before the conjunction. A single subject with two verbs doesn't need a comma.
Do not use a comma before the conjunction. A single subject with two verbs doesn't need a comma.
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Which punctuation mark is placed immediately before the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
Which punctuation mark is placed immediately before the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
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A comma. It separates the two independent clauses before the conjunction.
A comma. It separates the two independent clauses before the conjunction.
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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: "I wanted to play, but it started raining."
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: "I wanted to play, but it started raining."
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but. It shows contrast between wanting to play and the rain.
but. It shows contrast between wanting to play and the rain.
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