Mastering Comma Usage in Noun and Verb Series

What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

• To end sentences

• To connect clauses

• To introduce quotes

• To separate items in a list

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas? 'I bought apples, grapes and bananas' or 'I bought apples grapes, and bananas'?

• Neither is correct

• Both are correct

• 'I bought apples grapes, and bananas'

• 'I bought apples, grapes and bananas'

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In the list 'swimming, hiking and jumping', where should commas be placed?

• No commas needed

• After 'swimming' and 'hiking'

• Only after 'hiking'

• Only after 'swimming'

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following is correct for the series 'strawberry, chocolate, and carrot cake'?

• No commas needed

• Comma only after 'strawberry'

• Comma after 'strawberry' and 'chocolate'

• Comma only after 'chocolate'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Where should the comma be placed in 'sang, danced and played'?

• After 'danced' and 'played'

• After 'sang' and 'danced'

• No commas needed

• Only after 'sang'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the list 'snake, bird, and wolf', where are commas necessary?

• After 'snake' and 'bird'

• No commas needed

• Only after 'snake'

• Only after 'bird'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Choose the correct comma placement for 'violin, piano, and flute'.

• No commas needed

• Only after 'violin'

• After 'piano' and 'flute'

• After 'violin' and 'piano'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Where should commas be placed in 'boys, girls, and dogs'?

• After 'boys' and 'girls'

• No commas needed

• Only after 'boys'

• Only after 'girls'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the series 'practice, study, and learn', where should commas be inserted?

• After 'practice' and 'study'

• Only after 'study'

• Only after 'practice'

• No commas needed

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which is correct for 'apple, orange, and kiwi'?

• Comma only after 'apple'

• No commas needed

• Comma after 'apple' and 'orange'

• Comma only after 'orange'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A