Commas in a series
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English
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a comma in a series?
Back
A comma in a series is used to separate three or more items in a list.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use commas in a series?
Back
Place commas between items in a list, and use 'and' before the last item.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a correct sentence using commas in a series?
Back
I like apples, oranges, and bananas.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the Oxford comma?
Back
The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, used before 'and' or 'or' to clarify meaning.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct this sentence: I want to buy apples oranges and bananas.
Back
I want to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What change is needed in this sentence: Crows bats and bumblebees make Justin Bieber wish he could fly.
Back
Add a comma after 'Crows'.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the error: Soccer reading and running are her favorite hobbies.
Back
Add a comma after 'Soccer'.
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