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Commas

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Commas in a Series

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A comma (,) tells your

reader where to pause.

Commas help the

meaning of a sentence

clear.

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A series is a list of

three of more items in a

sentence.

Example #1

I like to dance, sing,

and play my violin.

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A conjuction, such as

and or or, is used before

the last item in a series.

You MUST use a

comma before the

conjunction.

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Example #2

Everyone will sing,

dance, or play an

instrument.

Example #3

She will play the

saxophone, trumpet,

and flute.

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Do NOT use a comma if

a sentence lists only two

items.

Example #3

I play the guitar and

piano.

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Miss Fellin played

softball soccer and field

hockey.

Miss Fellin loves to

swim hike and

snowboard.

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Miss Fellin loves to

travel read and work.

Miss Fellin has one dog

one turtle and two cats.

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Lets Practice!

The performances will

be on Thursday Friday

and Saturday.

We rehearsed in

classrooms in homes or

on the stage.

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The cast joins hands

steps forward and bows

at the end.

The audience will

applaud the actors

dancers and musicians.

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Costumes props and lights were planned by

the art teacher.

Marci and Miguel will control the lights.