Commas in a Series

Which of the following sentences use commas in a series correctly? A) I like to eat apples, bananas and oranges. B) She bought a dress, shoes and a hat. C) We went to the park, played games and had a picnic.

• D

• B

• A

• E

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

• To add emphasis to the last item in the series

• To indicate a pause in the sentence

• To connect independent clauses

• To separate items in a list or series

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Rewrite the following sentence with the correct use of commas in a series: The dog chased the cat the mouse and the bird.

• The dog chased the cat the mouse, and the bird.

• The dog chased the cat, the mouse, and the bird.

• The dog chased the cat, the mouse and the bird.

• The dog chased, the cat, the mouse, and the bird.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In the sentence 'I need to buy milk eggs and bread', where should the commas be placed to make it a correct series?

• I need to buy milk eggs and bread

• I need to buy milk, eggs and bread

• I need to buy milk, eggs, and, bread

• I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences use commas in a series correctly? A) I want to visit Paris London and Rome. B) She packed her toothbrush pajamas and a book. C) They went to the zoo saw lions tigers and bears.

• D) He bought apples, oranges, and a new car.

• A) I want to visit Paris, London, and Rome.

• B) She packed her toothbrush, pajamas, and a book.

• C) They went to the zoo, saw lions, tigers, and bears.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the rule for using commas in a series?

• Commas are used to separate items in a series of three or more.

• Commas are only used in a series of four or more items

• Commas are not used in a series at all

• Commas are only used in a series of two items

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Rewrite the following sentence with the correct use of commas in a series: My favorite colors are red blue and green.

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

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

• My favorite colors are red blue, and green.

• My favorite colors are red blue and, green.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In the sentence 'I have a dog a cat and a rabbit', where should the commas be placed to make it a correct series?

• I have a dog, a cat, and a rabbit

• I have a dog, a cat and a rabbit

• I have a dog, a cat, and, a rabbit

• I have a dog a, cat, and a rabbit

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences use commas in a series correctly? A) He likes to play soccer basketball and baseball. B) She needs to buy a new dress shoes and a purse. C) We watched a movie ate popcorn and drank soda.

• C

• B

• D

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What are the consequences of not using commas in a series?

• Correct punctuation, clear structure, and effective writing

• Confusion, ambiguity, and misunderstanding in the sentence

• Clarity, precision, and understanding in the sentence

• Enhanced readability, improved flow, and better communication

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A