Commas in a Series Practice

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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 to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

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

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A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items, known as the Oxford comma, to avoid ambiguity.

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Correct the sentence: 'I want apples oranges and bananas.'

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I want apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

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Commas in a series help to clearly separate items, making the sentence easier to read and understand.

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Identify the error: 'We bought bread milk eggs and cheese.'

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The correct sentence is: 'We bought bread, milk, eggs, and cheese.'

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more items.

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Correct the sentence: 'For breakfast I had eggs toast and coffee.'

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For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and coffee.

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What is an example of a sentence using commas correctly?

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We need to buy milk, bread, eggs, and cheese.

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What change needs to be made to this sentence: 'I like to read write and draw.'?

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Add commas: 'I like to read, write, and draw.'

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What is the effect of not using commas in a series?

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Not using commas can lead to confusion and misinterpretation of the items in the list.