Why is it important to use commas when listing items?

• To make the list clearer

• To make the list more colorful

• To make the list look longer

• To make the list shorter

In the sentence 'My best friends are Kenny Bruce and Pettis', how many friends are listed without commas?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How many friends are listed in the sentence 'My best friends are Kenny, Bruce, and Pettis'?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the purpose of adding commas in the list 'bring a hat towel and sunscreen'?

• To make the list shorter

• To make the list more colorful

• To make the list longer

• To make the list clearer

In the list 'bring a hat, towel, and sunscreen', what does the comma after 'hat' indicate?

• That 'hat' is not needed

• That there are more items in the list

• That 'hat' is the last item

• That 'hat' is the most important item

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CCSS.L.3.2C

What happens to the meaning of a list when commas are not used?

• The list becomes shorter

• The list becomes confusing

• The list becomes clearer

• The list becomes longer

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CCSS.L.3.2C

Why are commas described as 'dandy' in the video?

• Because they are unnecessary

• Because they are confusing

• Because they are helpful

• Because they are colorful

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

What is the main message of the video about commas?

• Commas are not important

• Commas make lists clearer

• Commas make lists longer

• Commas are only for decoration

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Select the sentences that uses commas correctly (SELECT 2 CHOICES):

• I love to play soccer basketball and, football.

• I love to play soccer, basketball, and football.

• I love to play, soccer basketball and football.

• I love to play soccer, basketball and football.

Answer explanation

The correct sentences should have commas after 'soccer' and 'basketball' to separate the items in the list properly. The correct choices are: 'I love to play soccer, basketball, and football.' and 'I love to play soccer, basketball and football.'

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CCSS.L.3.2C

Which sentence uses comas correctly?

• Her dress had red blue and green flowers on it.

• Her dress had red, blue, and green flowers on it.

• Her dress had red blue, and green flowers on it.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Her dress had red, blue, and green flowers on it.' correctly uses commas to separate the colors in the list, making it the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.3.2C