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Commas#2 – Items in a series (list)
Commas#2 – Items in a series (list)
“The Pause That Refreshes”
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Comma Rules for a Series (list)
Use commas to separate words in a series of three or more
items.Use ‘and’ before the last word in
the seriesDo not use a comma after the last
word in the seriesDo not use a comma after the word
‘and’
Commas separate items in a series (list) of three or more.
Wayne, Sam and Donna = a series
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Wayne and Sam = a series of two people – so no comma
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Commas separate items in a series (list) of three or more.
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Commas separate items in a series (list) of three or more.
Ice cream, popcorn and a hot dog = a series of
three objectsGrammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com
Commas separate items in a series (list) of three or more.
Bought some ice cream, made a
sundae, and ate it = a series of three actions
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Commas separate items in a series (list) of three or more.
Grammar comics courtesy of TheComicTeacher.com
Which of the following is correct?
A.The puppies were cute noisy and hungry.
B.Tuesday was cold, dark and rainy.
C.Please pick up the book, the CD and your coat.
D.Both B and C
Which of the following is correct?
A.The puppies were cute, noisy, and hungry.
B.Tuesday was cold, dark and rainy.
C.Please pick up the book, the CD and your coat.
D.Both B and C
Which of the following is not correct?
A.The house was old unpainted and filthy.
B.My English assignment is interesting, exciting, and fun to do.
C.My sister is loud, rude, and boring.
D.My brother drove me to the mall, waited while I shopped and took me back home.
Which of the following is not correct?
A.The house was old, unpainted, and filthy.
B.My English assignment is interesting, exciting, and fun to do.
C.My sister is loud, rude, and boring.D.My brother drove me to the mall,
waited while I shopped and took me back home.