Commas to separate items

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark used to separate items in a list.

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When do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

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Correct this sentence: I need to buy apples oranges and bananas.

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I need to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of using 'and' in a list?

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'And' is used before the last item in a list to show that it is the final item.

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Correct this sentence: I have a cat dog and fish.

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I have a cat, dog, and fish.

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What is the rule for using commas before 'and'?

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Use a comma before 'and' when listing three or more items.

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Correct this sentence: We visited Paris London and Rome.

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We visited Paris, London, and Rome.

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What do we call the last item in a list?

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The last item in a list is often called the 'final item'.

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Correct this sentence: My favorite colors are red blue green and yellow.

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My favorite colors are red, blue, green, and yellow.

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What is an example of a list with commas?

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An example is: I like pizza, pasta, and salad.