Mastering Commas in a Series of Nouns

What does a comma signify in reading?

• A question mark

• Start of a new paragraph

• A brief pause or breath

• End of a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Why do we use a comma when combining two sentences with a conjunction?

• To introduce a list

• To indicate a pause

• To add complexity

• To clarify the separation of ideas

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is a series in the context of comma usage?

• A group of three or more words

• Two verbs connected by 'and'

• A pair of adjectives

• A single noun

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

How many commas are used in a series of three nouns?

• Three

• Two

• None

• One

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In the sentence 'Ellie likes carrots, potatoes, and green beans', where should commas be placed?

• Before 'carrots'

• No commas needed

• After 'Ellie' and 'likes'

• After 'carrots' and 'potatoes'

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What type of nouns were used in the example 'Joe, David, and Javon'?

• Collective nouns

• Abstract nouns

• Proper nouns

• Common nouns

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Where should you not place a comma in a series?

• Before the first noun

• After the second noun

• After the conjunction 'and'

• After the first noun

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the correct way to punctuate the series 'vegetables, fruits, and flowers'?

• Comma after each noun

• Comma only after 'vegetables'

• Comma after 'vegetables' and 'fruits'

• No commas needed

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

For the homework, how many commas will students use in a series of three nouns?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What should students do if they have questions about the homework?

• Ignore the doubts

• Discuss with a friend

• Email the teacher

• Ask during the next class

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D