Commas with Coordinate Adjectives Explained

The video tutorial explains the use of commas with coordinate adjectives. It begins by defining coordinate adjectives as equally important adjectives before a noun, requiring a comma between them. Examples are provided, such as 'big, lazy dog'. The teacher warns against using commas with two-part nouns like 'post office'. A trick is shared: insert 'and' between adjectives to check if they are coordinate. If 'and' makes sense, use a comma. The tutorial concludes by reinforcing the rule of using commas with coordinate adjectives.

What is the rule for using commas with coordinate adjectives?

• Use a comma only between adjectives that could be joined by 'and'.

• Never use a comma between adjectives before a noun.

• Use a comma after every adjective.

• Use a comma to separate any adjectives before a noun.

In the sentence 'Muggs is a big lazy dog', how should the adjectives be punctuated?

• big; lazy dog

• big lazy dog

• big, lazy dog

• big lazy, dog

Should you place a comma between 'local' and 'post office'?

• No, unless 'local' describes another noun.

• Yes, if it makes sense.

• No, because it's a compound noun.

• Yes, always.

How should you punctuate the adjectives in 'cold, wet, dreary days'?

• cold wet dreary days

• cold, wet dreary days

• cold wet, dreary days

• cold, wet, dreary days

What is the purpose of imagining an 'and' between adjectives?

• To ensure grammatical correctness in all cases.

• To add complexity to the sentence.

• To make the sentence longer.

• To check if the adjectives are uncoordinated.

In the phrase 'fresh and orange juice', should a comma be used?

• No, because 'and' does not make sense here.

• Yes, because they are coordinate adjectives.

• No, because it is a list of items.

• Yes, always between two adjectives.

How should 'hot, steaming coffee' be punctuated?

• hot, steaming coffee

• hot; steaming coffee

• hot steaming, coffee

• hot steaming coffee

What is the final rule discussed for using commas with adjectives?

• Use commas only if the sentence is long.

• Always use a comma between adjectives.

• Use a comma to separate two or more coordinate adjectives before a noun.

• Never use commas between adjectives.