Mastering Commas in a Series

This video tutorial teaches how to use commas in a series or list. It explains the rule of placing a comma between each item or phrase and using a conjunction like 'and' or 'or' before the last item. The tutorial provides examples, such as grocery lists and actions performed, to illustrate the concept. It also covers using commas with groups of words or phrases, ensuring clarity in writing.

What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Period

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which conjunction is typically used to join the last two items in a list?

• And

• Because

• Or

• But

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

If listing choices, which word might replace 'and'?

• So

• Yet

• Or

• But

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

How would you correctly punctuate a list of actions performed?

• Using a period between each

• No punctuation needed

• Using a colon after each

• Using a comma between each

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is the correct way to combine multiple places visited into one sentence?

• Using semicolons between each place

• Using commas and 'and' before the last place

• No punctuation or conjunctions needed

• Using 'and' between each place

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In a series of actions performed, where should commas be placed?

• After each action

• Before each action

• Only after the first action

• No commas needed

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When combining phrases into a single sentence, what is used to join the last two phrases?

• A semicolon

• A comma only

• A period

• A comma and 'and'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the final punctuation in a combined sentence of multiple actions?

• An exclamation mark

• A question mark

• A period

• A comma

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Can the same comma rules for items in a list apply to groups of words or phrases?

• No, never

• Yes, always

• Not applicable

• Only in specific cases

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What should you do after listing several activities in a sentence?

• None of the above

• Use a colon to introduce a list

• Start a new paragraph

• Encourage repetition for practice

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B