Sharon Sago explains the use of commas in dates, addresses, and series. She covers rules for separating parts of dates, addresses, and items in a series, emphasizing the importance of parallelism and clarity. The video includes practice exercises and tips for proofreading to ensure correct comma usage.

What is the rule for using commas in a date format?

• No commas are used in dates.

• Only one comma after the year if the sentence continues.

• Commas separate day, month, and year, with an additional comma if the sentence continues.

• Commas are optional in dates.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

When is a comma not required between the month and the year?

• Always required.

• When the day is also mentioned.

• Never; a comma is always needed.

• When only the month and year are mentioned.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

How should commas be used in an address?

• Between all address elements but not between the state and the ZIP code.

• Separate each element of the address, including after the ZIP code.

• At the beginning and end of the address only.

• Only between the city and the state.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

How should commas be used when the sentence includes both a city and a ZIP code?

• Place a comma after the city and after the ZIP code.

• Place a comma only after the state if the sentence continues.

• No commas are needed.

• Commas should separate every element regardless of ZIP code.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

What is a common mistake students make when using commas in addresses?

• Never using commas in addresses.

• Placing too many commas between the state and ZIP code.

• Using a comma after the house number.

• Omitting commas entirely.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

• To add clarity to the text.

• To confuse the reader.

• To make sentences longer.

• There is no specific purpose.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When can the comma be omitted in a series using the conjunction 'and'?

• When 'and' is used between all items.

• When listing more than three items.

• Never; commas are always necessary.

• Only at the beginning of a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the rule for the comma before the last 'and' in a series (Oxford comma)?

• It is optional and based on style preference.

• It is never used in English.

• It is mandatory in all forms of writing.

• Only used in non-academic writing.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In a list of adjectives before a noun, when should you not use a comma?

• When the adjectives are of different importance.

• Commas are always used between adjectives.

• When the adjective is considered part of the noun.

• When the adjectives are of equal importance.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Why is proofreading important in learning comma usage?

• To ensure correct spelling only.

• To make sure punctuation rules are applied correctly.

• To check the alignment of text.

• Proofreading is not necessary for comma usage.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A