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Commas to Join Independent

Clauses

3 Use commas to join independent clauses.

Use a comma with a FANBOYS conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet,

so) to join independent clauses.

Examples of Commas Used to Join

Independent Clauses

Harrison thought that researching would be the easy part of his

project, but it turned out to be the hardest.

I feel exhausted already, and tomorrow is just Tuesday.

Karen’s sinus medication makes her sleepy, so she avoids

taking it during the day.