Commas with Coordinating Adjectives

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What are coordinating adjectives?

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Coordinating adjectives are two or more adjectives that describe the same noun and are separated by a comma. They can be joined by 'and' without changing the meaning.

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When should you use a comma between adjectives?

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Use a comma between adjectives when they equally describe the noun and can be joined by 'and'. For example, 'The tall, dark man'.

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Identify the coordinating adjectives in this sentence: 'The bright, sunny day was perfect for a picnic.'

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bright and sunny.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating adjectives?

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If you can put 'and' between the adjectives and the sentence still makes sense, use a comma.

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Which of the following is correct: 'The big, fluffy dog' or 'The big fluffy dog'?

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'The big, fluffy dog' is correct because 'big' and 'fluffy' are coordinating adjectives.

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In the sentence 'She wore a beautiful, elegant dress', what are the adjectives?

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beautiful and elegant.

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What is an example of a sentence with no comma needed between adjectives?

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The red velvet cake was delicious.

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How do you determine if adjectives are coordinate?

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Adjectives are coordinate if they can be rearranged or if 'and' can be added without changing the meaning.

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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 'and', while cumulative adjectives build on each other and do not use commas.

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Provide an example of cumulative adjectives.

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The small wooden box.