Grammar: B1 - ✨ Grammar Essentials: ✏️ Writing Mechanics - Intermediate - Lesson 2: Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS) linking independent clauses

Grammar: Commas and Conjunctions B1 Punctuation: Joining Sentences with FANBOYS What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to correctly use a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) to join two complete sentences. The Power of Joining Sentences In English writing, we often join two complete sentences (called independent clauses ) to make our writing more fluid and interesting. To do this correctly, we need two key ingredients: a special joining word and a comma. The Seven Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS) An easy way to remember the seven joining words is with the name FANBOYS . F or shows a reason (similar to 'because') A nd adds a similar idea N or adds a negative alternative B ut shows a contrast O r shows a choice or alternative Y et shows a contrast (similar to 'but') S o shows a result or consequence The Punctuation Rule 📝 This is one of the most important rules in English punctuation. When you join two independent clauses with a FANBOYS conjunction, you mu…