Commas in a Series

Front

Correct use of commas:

Back

I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

Front

Correct use of commas:

Back

Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.

Front

Correct use of commas:

Back

Do not run, jump, or skip in the hall.

Front

Correct sentence:

Back

I like pepperoni, mushroom, and cheese pizza.

Front

Mr. Anger wants to become a pastry chef or helicopter pilot after retirement.

Back

No change needed.

Front

Mr. Shore wants a skateboard or a lasso for Christmas. What change is needed?

Back

Remove a comma after skateboard.

Front

Ms. Mallam saw skunks, squirrels, and muskrats during the nature hike. Change needed?

Back

No change needed.

Front

Soccer, reading, and running are her favorite hobbies. What change is needed?

Back

Add a comma after Soccer.

Front

Change needed: He had never been on a plane bus, train, or bicycle!

Back

Add a comma after plane.

Front

Change needed: At the fair, the kids went on the Ferris wheel, the tilt-o-wheel, and the carousel.

Back

Add a comma after Ferris wheel and tilt-o-wheel.