Mastering Comma Usage in Lists

The video tutorial explains the use of commas in lists. It starts with an introduction to the basic rule: use commas when listing three or more items. Several examples are provided to illustrate this rule, such as listing languages or colors. The tutorial then offers practice sentences for viewers to determine if commas are needed, reinforcing the concept that commas are used when listing more than two items. The video concludes with a recap of the rule and additional practice sentences.

How many items in a list require the use of commas?

• None of the above

• Exactly two items

• Only one item

• More than two items

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

If a list contains only two items, do we use a comma?

• Yes, always

• Depends on the language

• No, never

• Only on Tuesdays

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What punctuation mark is used between the items in a list of three languages?

• No punctuation

• Comma

• Period

• Exclamation mark

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In a list of four activities, how are they separated?

• With dashes

• No separation

• With commas

• With semicolons

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When listing five favorite colors, what is necessary between each color?

• Commas

• Colons

• Slashes

• Nothing

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In the sentence 'I have two brothers and one sister', is a comma needed?

• No

• Yes

• Only if they are not related

• Only on special occasions

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

For the adjectives describing someone as 'tall, handsome, generous', how are they formatted?

• With semicolons

• With periods

• With commas

• With no punctuation

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Is a comma needed in the list 'blue and black'?

• Yes

• Only if referring to items

• No

• Only if they are colors

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

If a list includes 'George, Susan, Lilly, and Robert', how many children are mentioned?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• Five

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

When listing items, what is the minimum number of items needed to require commas?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A