Commas and Adjectives

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What is the purpose of using commas with adjectives?

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Commas are used to separate adjectives that equally describe a noun, helping to clarify meaning.

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When should you not use a comma between adjectives?

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Do not use a comma between adjectives when they are cumulative, meaning one adjective modifies the other (e.g., 'red metal box').

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What is an example of using commas with coordinate adjectives?

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In the phrase 'the sweet, juicy apple', 'sweet' and 'juicy' are coordinate adjectives and should be separated by a comma.

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What is an example of cumulative adjectives?

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In the phrase 'the big red ball', 'big' modifies 'red', so no comma is needed.

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How do you determine if adjectives are coordinate?

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Adjectives are coordinate if you can put 'and' between them and switch their order without changing the meaning.

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What is the correct comma usage in 'the tall green tree'?

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No comma is needed because 'tall' and 'green' are cumulative adjectives.

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What is the correct comma usage in 'the bright, sunny day'?

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A comma is needed because 'bright' and 'sunny' are coordinate adjectives.

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What is the rule for using commas in a series of adjectives?

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Use commas to separate three or more adjectives that describe the same noun.

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What is an example of a phrase with correct comma usage?

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'The old, rusty bicycle' uses a comma to separate the coordinate adjectives 'old' and 'rusty'.

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What is the effect of incorrect comma usage in a sentence?

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Incorrect comma usage can lead to confusion or misinterpretation of the sentence's meaning.