Commas in a series

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When do we use commas in a series?

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We use commas in a series to separate three or more items in a list.

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Example of a sentence using commas in a series.

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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Correct the sentence: I like to swim run and bike.

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I like to swim, run, and bike.

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What change needs to be made? Crows bats and bumblebees make Justin Bieber wish he could fly.

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Add a comma after 'Crows'.

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Correct the sentence: Soccer reading and running are her favorite hobbies.

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Soccer, reading, and running are her favorite hobbies.

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Which sentence is correct? I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy. or I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

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I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses and separating ideas or items.

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How many commas are needed in this list? Apples oranges bananas and grapes.

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Three commas are needed: Apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.