 V = verb: action verb or linking verb  S = subject: noun or pronoun performing the action  c = coordinating conjunctions Remember FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

You must have a subject and a verb on BOTH sides of the coordinating conjunction to achieve this pattern.

Step 1: Cross out any prepositional phrases. Step 2: Look for possible coordinating conjunctions. -Are any of the conjunctions part of the FANBOYS? -Circle the FANBOYS and label it with a “c” above Step 3: Find the verbs. -Underline the complete verb twice in each part Step 4: Ask “who or what is (insert verb)?” -The answer to this question is the subject. -Underline the subject once in each part. Step 5: If you have an S and V on both sides of the “c,” you have Pattern A.

The sun set slowly, and the sky glowed with bright light. Step 1: Cross out prepositional phrases. WITH BRIGHT LIGHT (WITH= preposition) Step2: Look for a FANBOY. AND Step 3: Find the action. SET /GLOWED(verb) -Underline these words twice. Step 4: Who or what “set” and “glowed”? SUN /SKY(subject) -Underline these words once. Step 5: Is there an S and V on both sides of the “and”? YES PATTERN A: SV, c SV

When a prepositional phrase is FOUR OR MORE words long, use a comma after it. COMMON PREPOSITIONS: between, into, of, on, in, over, through, to, up, with, under, above, beyond, around, inside, beneath, by

After the last snowfall, the streets were slick. Step 1: Does a prepositional phrase start the sentence? YES Step 2: Does the prepositional phrase have at least 4 words? YES Step 3: Place a comma after the prepositional phrase.

 V = verb: action verb or linking verb  S = subject: noun or pronoun performing the action  Adverb = Modifies an adjective, a verb, or another adverb. It tells how, when, where, and to what extent. Many adverbs end in “ly.”

 suddenly, mistakenly, quickly, sadly, hopefully, never, not, tomorrow, yesterday, today, frequently  If an adverb starts a sentence, place a comma after it.

Yesterday, my grandfather came to visit. Step 1: Does an adverb start the sentence? YES Step 2: Place a comma after the adverb.

 Copy the following sentences. Label appropriately. › 1. Unfortunately, Mary did not get the money. › 2. During the late movie, the person in the seat next to me talked loudly. › 3. Sam bought a new car, so he wants a new job.