Comma Tips

Use a comma between independent clauses joined with a FANBOYS coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).Place the comma before the conjunction. Nursing is a rewarding career, but many nurses experience burnout.Keep in mind that an independent clause contains a subject, verb, and complete thought.Do not use a comma before a coordinating conjunction if the second part of a sentence does not constitute an independent clause. Diego scratched the dog's head, and he rubbed its belly. Diego scratched the dog's head and rubbed its belly. Diego scratched the dog's head, and rubbed its belly.