Commas in a Series

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Correct use of commas in a sentence:

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To prepare for the camping trip, I will pick up groceries, collect firewood, and pack supplies.

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Correct use of commas: I went to the beach, ate gelato, and enjoyed a picnic for dinner.

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I went to the beach, ate gelato, and enjoyed a picnic for dinner.

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Correct use of commas: Before bed, I will need to do my homework, make my lunch for tomorrow, and brush my teeth.

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Correct use of commas: Please put the knives, forks, and spoons in their proper place when you unload the dishwasher.

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Correct use of commas: The young boy witnessed the robbery, ran to his mother, and cried on the drive home.

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The young boy witnessed the robbery, ran to his mother, and cried on the drive home.

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Correct use of commas: An iguana, a parakeet, and a praying mantis were the boy's eclectic pets.

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An iguana, a parakeet, and a praying mantis were the boy's eclectic pets.

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Correct use of commas: The soccer coach, a kind man, distributed balls, jerseys, and pylons to the players.

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The soccer coach, a kind man, distributed balls, jerseys, and pylons to the soccer players.

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Correct use of commas: Much to her father's surprise, Marissa didn't feel like eating spaghetti, lasagna, or pizza for supper.

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Much to her father's surprise, Marissa didn't feel like eating spaghetti, lasagna, or pizza for supper.

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Correct use of commas: The competing students were either running around the track, doing jumping jacks, or preparing for the long jump.

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The competing students were either running around the track, doing jumping jacks, or preparing for the long jump.

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Correct use of commas: The taxi driver yelled out the window, waved his arms fanatically, and sped off.

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The taxi driver yelled out the window, waved his arms fanatically, and sped off.