Grammar Jam: Using Commas in a Series of Nouns

What is the purpose of using commas in a series of nouns?

• To separate items in a list

• To end a sentence

• To indicate a question

• To separate two sentences

In the sentence 'My favorite colors are red, black, and green,' where should the commas be placed?

• After 'green'

• After 'favorite' and 'colors'

• After 'colors' and 'are'

• After 'red' and 'black'

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

• The salad has lettuce, tomatoes carrots, peppers, and cucumbers.

• The salad has lettuce tomatoes carrots peppers, and cucumbers.

• The salad has lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, and cucumbers.

• The salad has lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, peppers and cucumbers.

In the sentence 'Mr. Morgan coaches the team on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,' where should the commas be placed?

• After 'coaches' and 'team'

• After 'Mondays' and 'Wednesdays'

• After 'Mr.' and 'Morgan'

• After 'team' and 'on'

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series?

• I want bacon, eggs and coffee, for breakfast.

• I want bacon, eggs, and coffee for breakfast.

• I want, bacon, eggs, and coffee for breakfast.

• I want bacon eggs, and coffee for breakfast.