Using Commas in a Series

Using Commas in a Series

Items in a series are separated by commas.

• A series is a list of the same kinds of words.

• Commas follow every item in a series except the last one.

Examples of Series

• Sports

• Friends

• Shoe Names

• Food

• Names

• Places

Multiple Choice

What are items in a series separated by?

• commas

• periods

• spaces

Multiple Choice

Commas follow every item in a list except which one?

• first item

• second item

• last item

Correct Comma Usage

Snakebites, cuts, and other injuries are part of the job.

Incorrect Comma Usage

Snakebites cuts and other injuries are part of the job.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• I like apples oranges and bananas.

• I like apples, oranges and bananas.

• I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Bring me my keys, phone, and wallet.

• Bring me my keys, phone and wallet.

• Bring me my keys phone and wallet.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas incorrectly?

• I like apples, oranges, and grapes.

• I'm going to the park, beach, and store.

• I like tennis, soccer, and basketball.

• My favorite colors are green blue and purple.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas incorrectly?

• I need flour, eggs, and a pan for the cake.

• Say hello to Moses, Kyanna, Nyreek, and Chole.

• You need your laptop and headphones for class.

• I only listen to King Von Cardi B and DaBaby.