Commas in a series

Front

Identify the comma.

Back

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Front

Correct use of commas:

Back

I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

Front

Correct sentence:

Back

I like to read about lions, tigers, and elephants.

Front

Add commas: Susan, Brady, Elsa, and John want to go to the park after school.

Back

Susan, Brady, Elsa, and John

Front

Correctly separated items: Mrs. Tallman told us to put away our iPads, get out our books, and turn to page 109.

Back

Mrs. Tallman told us to put away our iPads, get out our books, and turn to page 109.

Front

Correct use of commas:

Back

Jim likes to eat pizza, french fries, and cotton candy.

Front

Brittney wants a skateboard or a lasso for her birthday. What change is needed?

Back

Remove a comma after skateboard.

Front

After scoring the winning goal, Elvis jumped up and down ran around in circles and did two backflips. What change is needed?

Back

Add commas after down and circles.

Front

Correct use of commas:

Back

You may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.

Front

Change needed: He didn't know if his guests wanted roast beef tuna casserole or burgers for lunch.

Back

Add a comma after beef AND casserole.