Grammar: B1 - ✨ Grammar Essentials: ✏️ Writing Mechanics - Intermediate - Lesson 3: Commas after Introductory Words, Phrases, and Clauses

Grammar: Mastering Commas B1 Punctuation: FANBOYS & Introductory Elements What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to correctly use commas to join complete sentences and to separate introductory parts from the main sentence. Rule 1: Joining Sentences with FANBOYS To create longer, more interesting sentences, we often join two complete sentences ( independent clauses ). To do this correctly, we use a comma and a special joining word called a coordinating conjunction . An easy way to remember them is with the acronym FANBOYS . F or (shows a reason) A nd (adds a similar idea) N or (adds a negative alternative) B ut (shows a contrast) O r (shows a choice) Y et (shows a contrast, like 'but') S o (shows a result) The Punctuation Rule When you join two complete sentences with a FANBOYS word, you must put a comma before the FANBOYS word. Complete Sentence , + FANBOYS + Complete Sentence. I visited the temples in the morning , and I relaxed in the afternoon. The tour was fascinating , but …