Coordinate and Cumulative Adjectives

John wrote a funny insightful poem about his family.

• coordinate (needs a comma between the italicized adjectives)

• cumulative (does not need a comma between the italicized adjectives

She wore a thick wool sweater.

• coordinate (needs comma)

• cumulative (no comma)

We inched across the rickety swaying bridge.

• coordinate (needs comma)

• cumulative (no comma)

It came in a square heavy box.

• Coordinate (comma needed)

• cumulative (no comma)

She played a familiar country song.

• coordinate (needs a comma)

• cumulative (no comma)

Johnny played a slow sad song.

• coordinate (needs a comma)

• cumulative (no comma)

The pilot thought he was in for a routine everyday trip.

• coordinate (needs a comma)

• cumulative (no comma)

The young golden retriever caught the ball during a game of fetch.

• Coordinate (needs a comma)

• cumulative (no comma needed)

We are lucky to have access to clean safe water.

• Coordinate (need a comma)

• cumulative (no comma needed)

The teachers were hopeful that the field trip would end up on a bright sunny day.

• Coordinate (need a comma)

• Cumulative (no comma needed)