Commas in a series

Commas in a series

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English

1st - 3rd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

Back

Commas in a series are used to separate three or more items in a list to clarify the meaning and improve readability.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you correctly punctuate a list of items?

Back

You should place a comma between each item in the list, and use 'and' before the last item.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a correct use of commas in a series?

Back

An example is: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using commas before 'and' in a series?

Back

A comma is typically placed before 'and' in a series of three or more items, known as the Oxford comma.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Oxford comma?

Back

The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you give an example of a sentence without proper comma usage in a series?

Back

An example is: 'I need to buy bread milk and eggs.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How would you correct the sentence: 'I need to buy bread milk and eggs.'?

Back

The corrected sentence is: 'I need to buy bread, milk, and eggs.'

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