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What is a comma in a series?

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A comma in a series is used to separate three or more items in a list.

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How do you use commas in a series?

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Place commas between items in a list, and use 'and' before the last item.

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Example of a correct sentence using commas in a series?

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I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, used before 'and' or 'or' to clarify meaning.

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Correct this sentence: I want to buy apples oranges and bananas.

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I want to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What change is needed in this sentence: Crows bats and bumblebees make Justin Bieber wish he could fly.

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Add a comma after 'Crows'.

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Identify the error: Soccer reading and running are her favorite hobbies.

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Add a comma after 'Soccer'.

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Correct this sentence: Either blueberries grapes or plums stained the front of my new jacket.

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Add a comma after 'grapes'.

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What is a list?

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A list is a series of items or elements that are grouped together.

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When do you not use a comma in a series?

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Do not use a comma when there are only two items in a series.