Comma Rule 3 Conjunctions The Rule l l

Comma Rule # 3 Conjunctions

The Rule l l Use a comma before a conjunction only if there is a complete sentence on each side of the conjunction. Conjunctions are linking words: (FANBOYS) l For l And l Nor l But l Or l Yet l So

Sentence Criteria A sentence has: Subject- person doing the action in a sentence Verb- action word in the sentence Complete Thought-has a sense of finality to the sentence and could end with a full stop punctuation mark.

Examples I went to the beach and I brought my towel with me. Where does the comma go? I went to the beach, and I brought my towel with me. NOTICE: “AND” IS MY CONJUNCTION AND I HAVE A COMPLETE SENTENCE ON BOTH SIDES OF IT.

Example #2 I went to the beach and brought my towel with me. Where does the comma go? I went to the beach and brought my towel with me. No Comma! NOTICE: BECAUSE “AND” DOES NOT LINK TWO COMPLETE SENTENCES, I DO NOT NEED A COMMA IN THIS SENTENCE.

Practice I wish I would have done my homework last night but I was just too tired. Where does the comma go? I wish I would have done my homework last night, but I was just too tired.

Practice: She loves to run marathons and especially in the winter. Where does the comma go? She loves to run marathons and especially in the winter. No comma!

Practice 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The monster ran away and was never heard from again. The lion performed in the circus but it longed for the jungle. I went to the beach and brought my towel. Dennis bought clothes but he really needed groceries. I would like to go to the movies but I have to do my homework. TYPE 3 FCA: Comma Rule 3 Write an interesting short story. It can be fact or fiction, but five of the sentences have to use this comma rule. Underline the five sentences when you are finished. We will share these as a class, trying to decide if your story is fact or fiction.