Commas with Coordinate Adjectives Flashcard

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What are coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that describe the same noun and are of equal importance. They can be separated by a comma.

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When should you use a comma between adjectives?

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Use a comma between coordinate adjectives when they equally modify a noun. If you can put 'and' between the adjectives and the sentence still makes sense, use a comma.

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Rewrite the sentence with the correct use of a comma: 'The bright sunny day was perfect.'

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The bright, sunny day was perfect.

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Identify the pair of adjectives that are NOT coordinate: 'happy, joyful' or 'old, pet'.

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'old, pet' are NOT coordinate adjectives.

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Which sentence uses commas correctly? 'The tall, dark man entered.' or 'The tall dark man entered.'

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'The tall, dark man entered.' uses commas correctly.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinate adjectives?

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If the adjectives can be reversed or if 'and' can be inserted between them, they are coordinate and should be separated by a comma.

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Provide an example of a sentence with coordinate adjectives.

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The loud, cheerful music filled the room.

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What is the difference between coordinate and cumulative adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives can be separated by commas and are equal in importance, while cumulative adjectives build on each other and cannot be separated by commas.

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Rewrite the sentence with the correct use of a comma: 'The small brown dog barked.'

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The small, brown dog barked.

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Which of the following is a correct use of commas with adjectives? 'The shiny gold ring sparkled.' or 'The shiny, gold ring sparkled.'

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'The shiny, gold ring sparkled.' is correct.