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

• To confuse the reader

• To make the sentence longer

• To separate verbs and indicate pauses

• To add more verbs to the sentence

In the sentence 'The cat purred, scratched, and played with a ball of yarn,' where should the commas be placed?

• After 'cat' and 'played'

• After 'purred' and 'played'

• After 'purred' and 'scratched'

• After 'cat' and 'scratched'

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series of verbs?

• Jalen washed, wiped, and polished his new car.

• Jalen, washed, wiped, and polished his new car.

• Jalen washed wiped, and polished, his new car.

• Jalen washed wiped and polished his new car.

In the sentence 'Miss C raked, piled, and bagged the leaves in the backyard,' what is the role of commas?

• To indicate the end of the sentence

• To separate the subject from the verbs

• To list the actions performed by Miss C

• To emphasize the verbs

Why is it important to use commas in a series of verbs?

• To make the sentence shorter

• To help the reader understand the sequence of actions

• To make the sentence more complex

• To add more verbs to the sentence