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Use a comma before and , but , for , nor , or , so , or yet when it joins independent clauses in a compound sentence.

Do not confuse a compound ssentence with a siimple sentence containing a compound verb. Usually, no comma is needed between the parts of a compound verb. COMPOUND SENTENCE: We ran relay races first, and then we ate lunch. SIMPLE SENTENCE CONTAINING A COMPOUND VERB: We ran the relay races first and then ate lunch. However a compound verb made up of 3 or more verbs generally does require commas. EX: We ran the relay races, atelunch, and the prepared for the individual races.
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Theo will bring the potato salad and Sarah will bring the apple juice.Theo will bring the potato salad, and Sarah will bring the apple juice.
Congress passed the bill but I believe the president vetoed it.Congress passed the bill, but I believe the president vetoed it.
I went to bed early for I had a big day ahead of me.I went to bed early for, I had a big day ahead of me.
The storm brought heavy rain but a tornado did the most damage.The storm brought heavy rain, but a tornado did the most damage.
The sailboat was almost hidden by the fog yet we could see part of the mast.The sailboat was almost hidden by the fog, yet we could see part of the mast.
Would you like to play checkers or would you like to go to the lake instead?Would you like to play checkers, or would you like to go to the lake instead?
I called my friends and told them the news.No comma because there is a compound verb, not 2 independent clauses in a compound sentence.
Jim practiced the piano piece all month for he wanted to do well at the recital.Jim practiced the piano piece all month, for he wanted to do well at the recital.
Many people are used to celebrating New Year's Day on January 1 but the Chinese New Year begins between January 21 and February 19.Many people are used to celebrating New Year's Day on January 1, but the Chinese New Year begins between January 21 and February 19.
The lake contains fish and is home to several alligators.Correct. It does not contain 2 independent clauses.
The old oak tree shaded the house but the shade kept the grass from growing.The old oak tree shaded the house, but the shade kept the grass from growing.
I wanted to buy a camera so I mowed yards in the neighborhood to earn extra money.I wanted to buy a camera, so I mowed yards in the neighborhood to earn extra money.
Pam swims often and jogs daily.Correct. No comma needed because it is not two independent clauses.
Pam swims often and she jogs daily.Pam swims often, and she jogs daily.

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