Can one put a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction when the preceding phrase is dependent?

You should not have a single comma between a subject and its verb.

Mister MicawberYou should not have a single comma between a subject and its verb.

I would say that there isn't one in that sentence, in that the second, co-ordinate clause has an implied subject.

fivejedjonI would say that there isn't one in that sentence, in that the second, co-ordinate clause has an implied subject.

I'm not sure if we're on the same page or not, 5jj. In my book, this is a simple sentence with a compound verb: 'Monet studied...and incorporated...' (Hence, no comma.)

Monet studied the light and color of the French co

Mister Micawber'm not sure if we're on the same page or not, 5jj.

Probably not. I accept your reading as a possible one, but think that my reading is possible - as it would be in the sentence I am writing now. Part of our difference in views may because we Brits seem to be a little more flexible in our handling of commas than Americans.