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What is a comma in a series?

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A comma in a series is used to separate three or more items in a list to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

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When should you use a comma before the conjunction in a series?

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You should use a comma before the conjunction (like 'and' or 'or') in a series when listing three or more items.

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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 purpose of using commas in a series?

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The purpose is to make the sentence clearer and easier to read by indicating the separation of items.

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Correct the sentence: 'I want to visit Paris London and Rome.'

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I want to visit Paris, London, and Rome.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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

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Is the Oxford comma necessary?

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It is not necessary, but it can help avoid ambiguity in some sentences.

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Correct the sentence: 'My favorite colors are red blue and green.'

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My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.

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What change needs to be made to this sentence? 'I like to eat pizza pasta and salad.'

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Add a comma after 'pizza' and 'pasta': 'I like to eat pizza, pasta, and salad.'

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Identify the error: 'We need eggs milk and bread.'

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Add commas: 'We need eggs, milk, and bread.'