Commas in a Series

Front

What is a series in the context of a sentence?

Back

A list of related words or phrases

Front

Where should the first comma be placed in a series of words?

Back

After the first item in the series

Front

What is the purpose of commas in a series?

Back

To create short pauses

Front

How many commas are needed in a series of three phrases?

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Two

Front

The three people in the play were Merrin Ty and Lizzie.

Back

The three people in the play are Merrin, Ty, and Lizzie.

Front

Correct the punctuation in the sentence: I'll be ready to go after I eat breakfast brush my teeth and comb my hair.

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I'll be ready to go after I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, and comb my hair.

Front

On Saturday, I have a basketball tournament my sister has a dance competition and my mom has to work.

Back

On Saturday, I have a basketball tournament, my sister has a dance competition, and my mom has to work.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is: On Saturday, I have a basketball tournament, my sister has a dance competition, and my mom has to work. This choice correctly has a comma after the activities of each family member on Saturday.

Front

Which sentence has the correct commas in place?
Do you think Chris Ally or Santiago might play flag football with us?

Back

Do you think Chris, Ally, or Santiago might play flag football with us?

Answer explanation

The correct sentence should have commas before each name in a list. Therefore, the sentence 'Do you think Chris, Ally, or Santiago might play flag football with us?' is the correct choice.

Front

Which sentence has the commas in the correct place?
You will need to practice jumping running dribbling shooting and passing.

Back

You will need to practice jumping, running, dribbling, shooting, and passing.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'You will need to practice jumping, running, dribbling, shooting, and passing.' as it correctly uses commas to separate each activity in the list.

Front

Which sentence has the commas in the correct place?
The ice cream was sweet cold and crunchy.

Back

The ice cream was sweet, cold, and crunchy.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The ice cream was sweet, cold, and crunchy.' correctly places the commas to separate the adjectives describing the ice cream.