COMMA IN A SERIES

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What is a comma in a series?

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A comma in a series is used to separate three or more items in a list within a sentence.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when there are three or more items to clarify the separation of the last two items (known as the Oxford comma).

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Provide an example of a sentence using commas in a series.

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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When two or more adjectives equally modify a noun, they should be separated by a comma.

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Example of using commas with adjectives.

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The tall, dark, and handsome man walked in.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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How do you punctuate a list of actions?

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Use commas to separate the actions, and 'and' before the last action.

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Example of punctuating a list of actions.

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She likes to swim, bike, and run.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often separated by a comma.

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Example of a compound sentence with correct comma usage.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.