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, making it clear that each item is distinct.

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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, to clarify the separation of the last two items.

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Correct the sentence: I like apples oranges and bananas.

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

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The purpose is to enhance clarity and readability by indicating pauses between items.

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

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The sentence is missing commas: We bought milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.

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What is the correct way to write this sentence? I need to buy bread milk and eggs.

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I need to buy bread, milk, and eggs.

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How do you correct this sentence? He likes to swim run and bike.

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He likes to swim, run, and bike.

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What is an example of a sentence using commas correctly?

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I enjoy reading, writing, and drawing.

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What change should be made to this sentence? She has a cat dog and rabbit.

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Add commas: She has a cat, dog, and rabbit.

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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