Commas in a series

Front

Correct use of commas:

Back

I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

Front

Correct use of commas:

Back

Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.

Front

Mr. Anger wants to become a pastry chef or helicopter pilot after retirement.

Back

No change needed.

Front

Mr. Shore wants a skateboard or a lasso for Christmas. What change is needed?

Back

Remove a comma after skateboard.

Front

Soccer, reading, and running are her favorite hobbies. What change is needed?

Back

Add a comma after Soccer.

Front

Correct use of commas:

Back

I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

Front

Correctly separated items: Mrs. Tallman told us to put away our iPads, get out our books, and turn to page 109.

Back

Mrs. Tallman told us to put away our iPads, get out our books, and turn to page 109.

Front

After scoring the winning goal, Elvis jumped up and down ran around in circles and did two backflips. What change is needed?

Back

Add commas after down and circles.

Front

Crows, bats, and bumblebees make Justin Bieber wish he could fly. What change is needed?

Back

Add a comma after Crows.

Front

Core classes: Social Studies, ELA, Math, Science?

Back

Social Studies, ELA, Math, and Science.