Commas in a Series

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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When do we use commas in a series?

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

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Example of a series with commas:

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I like apples, bananas, and oranges.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the last comma in a list, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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Correct use of commas: 'I have a cat, a dog, and a rabbit.'

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This sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a series.

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Incorrect use of commas: 'I have a cat and, a dog and a rabbit.'

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This sentence incorrectly places a comma before 'a dog'.

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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Place a comma between each item in the series, and before 'and' or 'or'.

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Can you use commas to separate adjectives?

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Yes, commas can separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun.

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Example of adjectives with commas:

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The tall, dark, and handsome man walked in.

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What happens if you don't use commas in a series?

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Without commas, the sentence can be confusing and hard to read.