Commas in a Series

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Correct use of commas in a series: A) I like apples, bananas and oranges. B) She bought a dress, shoes and a hat. C) We went to the park, played games and had a picnic.

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B

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Purpose of commas in a series?

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To separate items in a list or series.

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Rewrite with correct commas: The dog chased the cat the mouse and the bird.

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The dog chased the cat, the mouse, and the bird.

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In 'I need to buy milk eggs and bread', where should the commas be?

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I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.

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Correct use of commas in a series: She packed her toothbrush, pajamas, and a book.

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She packed her toothbrush, pajamas, and a book.

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Rule for commas in a series?

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Commas separate items in a series of 3 or more.

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Rewrite with correct commas: My favorite colors are red blue and green.

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My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.

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In 'I have a dog a cat and a rabbit', where should the commas be?

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I have a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.

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Correct use of commas in a series: He likes to play soccer, basketball, and baseball. She needs to buy a new dress, shoes, and a purse. We watched a movie, ate popcorn, and drank soda.

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C

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Consequences of omitting commas in a series?

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Confusion, ambiguity, and misunderstanding.