Which phrase has the Oxford comma?

In Mr. Comma Llama's school, the cafeteria has apples, oranges, and bananas.

In Mr. Comma Lllama's school the cafeteria has apples, oranges and bananas.

In Mr. Comma Llama's school, the cafeteria has apples and oranges.

In Mr. Comma Llama's school cafeteria, the students eat apples oranges and bananas.

Which sentence uses commas correctly? (Series)

My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious.

My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.

My tenth birthday cake was, pink purple sparkly and so delicious.

My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious.

Pick the correct sentence form.

The farm has cows, pigs, and sheep.

The farm has cows, pigs, sheep.

In a series of three or more terms with a single conjunction, use a comma after each term except the last

honest, energetic, but headstrong

He opened the letter, read it and made a note of its contents.

Where should the commas be in the sentence?

I had pizza, chips, and milk for lunch.

I had pizza, chips and milk for lunch.

I had pizza, chips, and milk, for lunch.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

I enjoy reading books, playing video games, and watching movies.

I enjoy reading books playing video games and watching movies.

I enjoy reading books playing video games and watching movies

I enjoy reading books, playing video games and watching movies

Choose the sentence where the punctuation mark is used correctly.

She takes milk, cornflakes, and, an apple for breakfast.

She takes milk? Cornflakes. and, an apple for breakfast!

Which sentence is correct?

I like to read about lions, tigers, and elephants.

I like to read about lions tigers and elephants.

I like to read, about lions tigers, and elephants.

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

I cleaned my room, walked the dog, and washed the dishes.

My mom needs to get apple grape and peach jelly at the store.

Samanthas shirt is bright green.

Timmy said, throw the ball to me.

Which sentence is correct?

I like to read about lions, tigers, and elephants.

I like to read about lions tigers and elephants.

I like to read, about lions tigers, and elephants.

The English professor adjusted her glasses shuffled her notes and began her lecture.

The English professor adjusted her glasses, shuffled her notes and began her lecture.

The English professor adjusted her glasses, shuffled her notes, and began her lecture.

Rewrite the sentence below on the given line, placing commas where commas are needed. If a sentence needs no comma, write "correct" in the text box. Neither rain sleet nor hail shall keep away the U.S. mail.

Neither rain, sleet, nor hail shall keep away the U.S. mail.

Neither rain, sleet nor hail shall keep away the U.S. mail.

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly in a series?

B) I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

A) I bought apples, oranges and bananas.

C) I bought, apples oranges, and bananas.

D) I bought apples oranges and bananas.

Identify the sentence with correct punctuation for items in a series.

A) She packed her bag with books, pens, and notebooks.

B) She packed her bag with books pens and notebooks.

C) She packed her bag, with books, pens and notebooks.

D) She packed her bag with books, pens and notebooks.

Which sentence uses semicolons correctly in a series?

A) The conference was attended by John, a scientist; Mary, an engineer; and Tom, a doctor.

B) The conference was attended by John; a scientist, Mary; an engineer, and Tom; a doctor.

C) The conference was attended by John, a scientist, Mary, an engineer, and Tom, a doctor.

D) The conference was attended by John; a scientist; Mary; an engineer; and Tom; a doctor.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas in a series.

A) For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and juice.

B) For breakfast, I had eggs toast and juice.

C) For breakfast, I had, eggs, toast, and juice.

D) For breakfast I had eggs, toast, and juice.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of commas in a series?

A) The team consists of players from Spain, France, and Italy.

B) The team consists of players from Spain France and Italy.

C) The team consists of players, from Spain, France, and Italy.

D) The team consists of players from Spain, France and Italy.

Items in a Series

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.1.2C, L.9-10.2A, L.4.2C

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses semicolons correctly in items in a series ?

I have lived in Orlando; Florida; Houston; Texas; and Denver; Colorado.

I have lived in Orlando, Florida; Houston, Texas; and Denver, Colorado.

I have lived in Orlando, Florida, Houston, Texas, and Denver, Colorado.

I have lived in Orlando; Florida; Houston Texas, and Denver, Colorado.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses semicolons correctly in items in a series?

The winners of the contest were John Smith, captain; Pocahontas, Native American; and James I, King.

The winners of the contest were John Smith; captain; Pocahontas; Native American; and James I; King.

The winners of the contest were John Smith-captain; Pocahontas-Native American; and James I- King.

The winners of the contest were John Smith-captain, Pocahontas, Native American, and James I, King.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses semicolons correctly in items in a series ?

On the table were three piles: meat, chicken and fish, rice, bread, and pasta, and spinach, broccoli, and kale.

On the table were three piles: meat, chicken and fish; rice, bread, and pasta, and spinach, broccoli; and kale.

On the table were three piles; meat, chicken, and fish, rice, bread, and pasta, and spinach, broccoli, and kale.

On the table were three piles: meat, chicken, and fish; rice, bread, and pasta; spinach, broccoli, and kale.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses commas in a series correctly?

I went to the game, to laugh, have fun, and talk with my friend.

I, went to the game to laugh have fun and talk with my friend.

I went to the game to laugh, have fun, and talk with my friend.

I went to the game to laugh have fun, and, talk with my friend.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

I do not like tomatoes, onions, or carrots.

I do not like tomatoes onions, or carrots,.

I do not like ,tomatoes ,onion or ,carrots.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas to separate items in a series?

She enjoys swimming, hiking, and, biking.

She enjoys swimming hiking, and biking.

She enjoys swimming, hiking, and biking.

She enjoys swimming, hiking and biking.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentences uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

Renee must wash the dishes wipe off, the counters, and scrub the sink.

Renee must wash the dishes, wipe off the counters and scrub the sink.

Renee must wash the dishes, wipe off the counters, and scrub the sink.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

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