Week 17 Commas in a series

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What is a comma in a series?

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A comma in a series is used to separate three or more items in a list.

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When do you use 'and' in a series?

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You use 'and' before the last item in a series to indicate the final item.

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Correct the sentence: 'The pizza came with cheese pepperoni, and sausage.'

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The correct sentence is: 'The pizza came with cheese, pepperoni, and sausage.'

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Is this sentence correct? 'The big, brown, and, hyper dog jumped on the couch.'

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No, the correct sentence is: 'The big, brown, and hyper dog jumped on the couch.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

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Commas in a series help clarify the items being listed and make the sentence easier to read.

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Correct the sentence: 'The rainbow is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.'

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The sentence is correct as is.

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What is an example of a correct series?

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An example of a correct series is: 'I like apples, bananas, and oranges.'

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and use 'and' before the last item.

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Is this sentence correct? 'The soft, fuzzy, and heavy blanket kept me warm.'

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Yes, the sentence is correct.

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What is an example of a question using a series?

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An example is: 'Would you like your potatoes to be sweet, mashed, or baked?'