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Language e-Link Fifteen:
Commas with Independent Clauses Joined by Conjunctions
Teach Me!
Conjunction Tips:
Two independent clauses can be joined by a conjunction
to make a compound sentence.
When two independent clauses are joined by the
conjunctions and, but, or, or nor, use a comma before the conjunction.
Directions: Study the examples below that show where
to use commas with conjunctions.
| Two Independent
Clauses
as Separate Sentences |
Two Independent
Clauses
as One Compound Sentence
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Many people use computer icons. Do
you know what
they are? |
Many people use computer
icons, but do you know what
they are?
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An icon is a picture of an
idea. It is easy to recognize. |
An icon is a picture of an
idea, and it is easy to recognize. |
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Me Try It!
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