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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How do you use commas in a series?

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You use commas to separate items in a series, placing a comma before the 'and' in the last item.

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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 purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning and separate ideas to make sentences easier to read.

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

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You should place a comma before 'and' when listing three or more items.

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Identify the error: I have pencils erasers and markers.

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Add commas: I have pencils, erasers, and markers.

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What change is needed? I like to swim run and bike.

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Add commas: I like to swim, run, and bike.

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What is a common mistake with commas in a series?

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A common mistake is forgetting to add a comma before 'and' in a list.