Commas in a Series and Adjectives Explained

This video tutorial covers the use of commas in English grammar, focusing on two main areas: using commas in a series and using commas to separate adjectives. The instructor provides examples to illustrate the correct placement of commas in lists and between adjectives with equal weight. The lesson also includes tests to determine when a comma is necessary between adjectives. Students are encouraged to take notes and complete exercises on No Red Ink to reinforce their understanding.

What is the primary focus of the final notes discussed in the video?

• Punctuation marks

• Paragraph development

• Commas in a series and separating adjectives

• Sentence structuring

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

How many items must be in a series to require commas?

• Two or more

• Three or more

• Four or more

• Five or more

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In the example with Kyle, how should the items be separated?

• Commas between all items

• Commas only between items two and three

• Commas between items one and two, and after item two

• No commas needed

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What does placing a comma between the last two items in a series help clarify?

• The similarity between items

• The sequence of items

• That each item is separate

• The importance of the last item

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When should you not use a comma in a series?

• When there are exactly two items

• When there are more than three items

• When items are unrelated

• Always use commas in a series

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CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.7.2A

What test can you use to decide if two adjectives need a comma between them?

• The noun description test

• The similarity test

• The adjective length test

• The 'and' test and the order switch test

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

If 'juicy' and 'sweet' describe an apple, and both tests are passed, how should they be written?

• Sweet, juicy apple

• Juicy sweet apple

• Juicy, sweet apple

• Juicy and sweet apple

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Why would you not use a comma between 'three' and 'delicious' when describing apples?

• Because the adjectives describe different aspects

• Because it is grammatically incorrect

• Because 'three' is a number

• Because the adjectives do not pass the tests

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What should students do after watching the video to practice their skills?

• Complete a homework assignment on No Red Ink

• Write an essay

• Read a grammar book

• Create their own video tutorial

Where can students seek help if they have questions about the material?

• From a friend

• On Schoology

• On No Red Ink

• In a textbook

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

CCSS.L.8.1C