Commas in a series

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

We use commas in a series to separate three or more items in a list.

I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

I like to swim, run, and bike.

Add a comma after 'Crows'.

Soccer, reading, and running are her favorite hobbies.

I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses and separating ideas or items.

Three commas are needed: Apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.