What is a comma?
Commas in a Series

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English
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2nd Grade
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1.
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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
2.
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When do we use commas in a series?
Back
We use commas in a series to separate three or more items in a list.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a series with commas:
Back
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to write a list?
Back
Use commas to separate items, and place 'and' before the last item.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is this correct? Apples bananas and oranges.
Back
No, it should be: Apples, bananas, and oranges.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the last comma in a series?
Back
The last comma before 'and' is called the Oxford comma; it clarifies the list.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct this sentence: I have apples oranges and bananas.
Back
I have apples, oranges, and bananas.
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