Commas in a Series and Parallel Structure

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Ginny, Marshall, Steve, and Fran went camping last weekend.

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I like to read books, to write poems, and to paint pictures.

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A dictionary is used to find definitions, pronunciations, and spellings.

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Correct use of commas in a series:

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My friends and I rented a movie, popped popcorn, and baked cookies last night.

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For dinner, we like roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and fried Brussel sprouts.

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Correct use of commas in a series:

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Don’t forget to bring a hat, a towel, and sunscreen to the lake.

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Michael likes camping, fishing, and hiking.

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This semester he is taking Spanish, English, math, and science at the university.

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Sentence using parallel structure: Today I will walk the dog, wash my car, and read a book.

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Today I will walk the dog, wash my car, and read a book.

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I needed to buy a notebook, a pack of pencils, red pens, and scotch tape.