Original PromptCreate a set of interactive slides for students to practice identifying and fixing 'comma crimes.' The slides should focus on the punctuation rules for SWABI (Since, When, After, Because, If) and FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) conjunctions. Include a mix of multiple-choice and short-answer questions where students must correctly place commas or explain why a comma is not needed.
This resource focuses on the proper use of punctuation, particularly commas in sentences, by introducing the concepts of 'Comma Crimes' and the correct placement of commas with conjunctions. It defines 'FANBOYS' (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) as coordinating conjunctions that connect independent clauses and 'SWABI' (since, when, after, because, if) as subordinating conjunctions that link dependent clauses to independent ones. Key rules and examples highlight when to use commas with these conjunctions, while interactive exercises reinforce learning. The document concludes with a final challenge, encouraging mastery of conjunction usage and effective punctuation for clear communication.