Commas in a Series

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Correct use of commas in a series: Lily ordered turkey, tuna, and ham and cheese sandwiches for Nolan, Jacob, and herself.

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Lily ordered turkey, tuna, and ham and cheese sandwiches for Nolan, Jacob, and herself.

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Sela, Elias, Jack, Layla, and Gabrielle are planning a picnic. When to use commas for food items?

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When there are three or more items.

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Gianna's shopping list includes apples, bananas, and oranges. Why use commas?

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To separate each item in the list.

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Sela wants to climb a tree, chase butterflies, and nap.

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Sela wants to climb a tree, chase butterflies, and nap.

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Jacob, Gianna, and Hope are planning a picnic and making a list: sandwiches, fruits, drinks, and a blanket. Why the comma between 'drinks' and 'a blanket'?

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To clarify that each item is separate.

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Bradley ordered turkey, tuna, and ham & cheese sandwiches. How many items did he order?

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Three

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Layla, Gabrielle, Jacob, and Lily's picnic items: sandwiches, chips, fruits, drinks?

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Using a comma between all four items.

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Correct way to write: 'Nolan, Lily, Bradley, or Gabrielle will join the basketball team practice tonight.'

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Nolan, Lily, Bradley, or Gabrielle will join the basketball team practice tonight.

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Sela and Bradley's movie list: When not to use commas?

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When listing two movies.