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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What is a series in writing?

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A series is a list of three or more items, such as words or phrases, that are related.

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When do we use commas in a series?

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We use commas to separate items in a series to make the sentence clear.

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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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Example of a correct sentence with commas in a series:

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I like apples, bananas, and oranges.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help to clarify meaning and separate ideas.

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How many items do you need to use commas in a series?

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You need at least three items to use commas in a series.

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Correct this sentence: I want to buy a dog a cat and a fish.

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I want to buy a dog, a cat, and a fish.

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What change needs to be made in this sentence: I have a pencil eraser and a notebook.

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Add commas: I have a pencil, an eraser, and a notebook.

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Which sentence is correct? I have apples oranges and bananas.

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I have apples, oranges, and bananas.