Commas in a Series
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Objective
I can use commas correctly to separate items in a series.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When listing items in a series, use commas to separate each item.
- 2
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses.
- 3
When a sentence begins with a dependent clause, use a comma to separate it from the independent clause.
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Practice
3 questions
Add the missing commas in the following sentence: Sarah packed her bags books and snacks for the trip.
Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in a series?
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Exit ticket
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“Rewrite the following sentence, adding commas to separate the items in the series: I need to buy apples oranges bananas and grapes at the grocery store.”
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