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Commas #4 – use a comma to separate two complete sentences joined by a conjunction (Compound Sentences). Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com. Comma Rules for separating compound sentences. Use a comma to separate two complete sentences that are joined by a conjunction .

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  1. Commas#4 – use a comma to separate two complete sentences joined by a conjunction (Compound Sentences) Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  2. Comma Rules for separating compound sentences. Use a comma to separate two complete sentences that are joined by a conjunction. A complete sentence has an independent subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

  3. Examples of complete sentences • Cats meow. • Dogs bark. Subject Verb Subject Verb A complete thought has been expressed. A complete thought has been expressed.

  4. Examples of incomplete sentences • Cats meowing. • Dogs barking. Subject Verb The sentence is missing something – it is incomplete. Subject Verb The sentence is missing something – it is incomplete.

  5. Commas separate two complete (compound) sentences joined by a conjunction. Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  6. Conjunctions are words that are used to link (join)words or groups of words Use FANBOYS to remember conjunctions: Conjunction Junction

  7. Commas separate two complete (compound) sentences joined by a conjunction. Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  8. Commas separate two complete (compound) sentences joined by a conjunction. ,but The two complete sentences are joined by ‘but’ (a conjunction) Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  9. Commas separate two complete (compound) sentences joined by a conjunction. Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  10. Commas separate two complete (compound) sentences joined by a conjunction. Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  11. Commas separate two complete (compound) sentences joined by a conjunction. ‘Fell asleep’ is not a complete sentence – no comma needed ‘He fell asleep’ is a complete sentence – use the comma Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  12. Commas separate two complete (compound) sentences joined by a conjunction. Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  13. Commas separate two complete sentences joined by a conjunction. Why is there a comma here? ‘You can order the chicken’ is a complete sentence. ‘You can get the steak’ is a complete sentence. They are joined by or (a conjunction), so a comma is needed. Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  14. Commas separate two complete sentences joined by a conjunction. Why isn’t there a comma here? ‘Why don’t we get both dinners’ is a complete sentence. ‘Split ‘em’ is not a complete sentence. A comma is not needed. Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com

  15. Which of the following is correct? • Many people live here and they work in town. • Many people live here, and they work in town. • Many people, work here, and they work in town. • None of the above

  16. Which of the following is correct? • Many people live here and they work in town. • Many people live here, and they work in town. • Many people, work here, and they work in town. • None of the above Comma is needed – two complete sentences Comma is not needed here

  17. Which of the following is not correct? • The house was old, and it was unpainted. • It needed painting and repairs. • My sister told me to clean the windows and she asked me to mop the floor. • My brother sat back, and he laughed at my misery.

  18. Which of the following is not correct? • The house was old, and it was unpainted. • It needed painting and repairs. • My sister told me to clean the windows and she asked me to mop the floor. • My brother sat back, and he laughed at my misery. Comma is needed – two complete sentences

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