Commas in a Series

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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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 sentence using commas in a series.

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I want to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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Is the Oxford comma necessary?

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The Oxford comma is optional, but it can clarify meaning in some sentences.

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Correct the sentence: 'I have a dog a cat and a rabbit.'

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I have a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.

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What is a list?

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A list is a series of items or names written one after the other.

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How do you punctuate a list of items?

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You separate items in a list with commas, and use 'and' before the last item.

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

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

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What is the rule for using commas before 'and' in a series?

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You place a comma before 'and' if it is used to separate the last item in a list.