Listing Fun!

When we create lists, we need to think about...

• punctuation
• parallel structure
• connecting words
• dinner

A list can include...

• one item
• no items
• two or more items

All Items in a list need to be in the same form.

• True
• False

Use commas in lists when there are at least three items.

• True
• False

Which list is correct?

• water, soda
• water, soda, and monsters
• water and soda and tea
• water, soda, and tea

Which is a better list?

• Being timid, lacking courage are two traits I have.
• Shyness and lack of courage are two traits I have.

We can have more than one list in a sentence.

• True
• False

Which sentence shows the correct inclusion of 2 different lists?

• Math, English are fantastic!
• Sweetened and unsweetened tea and coffee are fantastic.
• Sweetened, and unsweetened tea, and coffee are fantastic.
• Coffee and tea are fantastic!

Which sentence is correct?

• I can use and, but, or or to connect items in a list.
• I can use or, and but, or or to connect items in a list.
• I can use and, but, or to connect items in a list.
• I can use and but or to connect items in a list.

I must use a comma before the connecting word in a list.

• It depends who you ask!
• NO!
• YES, ALWAYS!