Commas in a series

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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.

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

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items, known as the Oxford comma.

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Example of a sentence using commas in a series.

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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

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What is parallel structure?

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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Identify the correct use of commas in this sentence: 'I like to swim run and bike.'

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The correct sentence is: 'I like to swim, run, and bike.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

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Commas in a series help clarify the items being listed and make the sentence easier to read.

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How do you punctuate this list: 'My favorite colors are blue green red and yellow.'

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My favorite colors are blue, green, red, and yellow.

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What is an example of incorrect comma usage in a series?

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An example is: 'I have apples oranges, and bananas.' (The correct form is: 'I have apples, oranges, and bananas.')

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What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

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Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun if the adjectives are equal in importance.

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Example of correct adjective comma usage: 'The big red ball.'

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Incorrect: 'The big, red ball.' (Correct if both adjectives equally describe the ball.)