Coordinate Adjectives and Commas

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What are coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that equally modify the same noun and are separated by a comma.

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How do you identify coordinate adjectives in a sentence?

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You can identify coordinate adjectives by checking if you can place 'and' between them or if you can reverse their order without changing the meaning.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinate adjectives?

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Use a comma between coordinate adjectives that modify the same noun.

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What is an example of a sentence with coordinate adjectives?

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The tall, graceful dancer performed beautifully.

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What is the difference between coordinate and cumulative adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives can be separated by commas and can be rearranged, while cumulative adjectives build on each other and cannot be separated.

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When should you not use a comma between adjectives?

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Do not use a comma between cumulative adjectives that build on each other, such as 'a small red car'.

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What is the purpose of commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify meaning.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with multiple adjectives?

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Use commas between coordinate adjectives and no commas between cumulative adjectives.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires a comma between adjectives?

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The bright, sunny day was perfect for a picnic.

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What is the correct placement of commas in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog'?

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No commas are needed in this sentence as 'quick' and 'brown' are cumulative adjectives.