Where does the comma go: 'The rabbit hopped away and the fox stopped running'?

Q: What will my child learn in "Use a comma before the conjunction"?

When two complete sentences are joined by a coordinating conjunction, a comma usually comes before the conjunction. This 4th Grade English lesson builds the skill Use commas in compound sentences with a concept card and practice.

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"Use a comma before the conjunction" is a 4th Grade English lesson in the Punctuation and conventions unit, designed for students around ages 9-10.

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Question

Where does the comma go: 'The rabbit hopped away and the fox stopped running'?

Accepted Answer

The rabbit hopped away, and the fox stopped running.