EP Commas in a list 1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using commas in a list?
Back
Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify meaning and improve readability.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you correctly punctuate a list of three or more items?
Back
Use commas to separate each item, and place a comma before the conjunction (and, or) before the last item.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a correctly punctuated list: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.' What is the role of the comma before 'and'?
Back
The comma before 'and' is known as the Oxford comma, which helps to avoid ambiguity in lists.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of incorrect comma usage in a list?
Back
An example is: 'I like to swim, bike and run.' (missing comma before 'and').
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas in a list of adjectives?
Back
Use commas to separate adjectives that equally modify a noun, e.g., 'It was a long, tiring, and exhausting day.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between using commas in a list and using 'and'?
Back
Commas separate items in a list, while 'and' connects the last two items.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common mistake when listing items?
Back
A common mistake is omitting the comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items.
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