Commas In A Series

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using commas in a series?
Back
Commas in a series are used to separate three or more items in a list, clarifying the individual elements.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a series of three items?
Back
You place commas between the items, and typically use 'and' before the last item (e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Oxford comma?
Back
The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before 'and' in a series?
Back
You should use a comma before 'and' in a series if you are using the Oxford comma, which is optional but often recommended for clarity.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a correctly punctuated series?
Back
An example is: 'I bought eggs, milk, and bread.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What change should be made to the sentence: 'I enjoy reading writing and painting.'?
Back
Add commas to separate the items: 'I enjoy reading, writing, and painting.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for punctuating items in a series with conjunctions?
Back
When items in a series are joined by conjunctions, commas are still used to separate them, except before the conjunction in some styles.
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