What is the rule with FANBOYS and commas?

Link two independent clauses with a comma then a FANBOY

Which sentence uses a semi-colon correctly?

It was only a 4-day week; sometimes shorter weeks are crazy.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

I need a few items at the store: tea, chocolate, and cheese.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

I like this quote: "An unexamined life is not worth living."

Which sentence is correct?

Frogs are my favorite animal; they're a fascinating species.

Which sentence uses all punctuation correctly?

I like Paris, France; Istanbul, Turkey; and Sienna, Italy.

What does a semi colon do?

It links two independent clauses.

Which sentence uses the commas correctly?

I want to buy books, tea, and chocolate.

Which sentence correctly uses a semi-colon?

It's going to be a long week; at least next week is short.

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1
What is the rule with FANBOYS and commas?
Put a comma after a FANBOY between and Ind. & Dep. Clause.
Link two independent clauses with a comma then a FANBOY
2
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
"It's great," he said.
"It's great", he said.
"It's great" he said.
3
Which sentence uses a semi-colon correctly?
When we go to Europe; I want to see Paris.
It was only a 4-day week; sometimes shorter weeks are crazy.
Because it was cold; I wore a jacket and hat.
4
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
This weekend I'm going to: sleep, eat, and watch football.
I need a few items at the store: tea, chocolate, and cheese.
When it's cold outside: I wear a sweater.
5
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
I like this quote: "An unexamined life is not worth living."
Once upon a time: there was a little boy named Carl.
I really like: cookies, brownies, and cake.
6
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
You like Fridays don't you?
You, like Fridays, don't you?
You like Fridays, don't you?
7
What is the "formula" for using a colon?
IC:IC
DC:IC
IC:DC
8
Which sentence is correct?
I despise work: I just want to sleep all day.
Frogs are my favorite animal; they're a fascinating species.
I need to make: muffins, coffee cake, & cocoa.
9
Which sentence uses all punctuation correctly?
I like Paris, France; Istanbul, Turkey; and Sienna, Italy.
I like Durban, South Africa: and Auckland, New Zealand.
I like Africa, Europe and Asia.
10
What does a semi colon do?
It links two independent clauses.
It takes care of the Oxford comma problem.
It links an independent and a dependent clause.
11
Which sentence uses the commas correctly?
I want to buy books, tea and chocolate.
I, want to buy, books, tea, and chocolate.
I want to buy books, tea, and chocolate.
I want to buy, books, tea, and chocolate.
12
Which formula for a semi-colon is correct?
IC;IC
IC;DC
DC;IC
13
Which sentence correctly uses a semi-colon?
I'm going to buy; apples, oranges, and pears.
After school today; I'll be going on a run.
When I go outside; the sun shines like a lamp.
It's going to be a long week; at least next week is short.

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