Commas in a List
Practice separating list items
Add Commas Between the Items
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I have a pen a book and a ruler.
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We saw ducks geese and swans.
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For lunch, I chose soup salad bread and fruit.
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Our class needs paper markers tape and scissors.
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The help desk has maps forms pencils and name tags.
Place a Comma in Each Blank
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For class, bring a book, a ruler and a pencil.
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I like blue, green and purple.
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We saw a fox, two rabbits and one owl.
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Our team needs a ball, two cones, a whistle and water.
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For the trip, pack a map, a snack, a jacket and a water bottle.
Choose the Sentence with the Correct Commas
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Which sentence correctly lists three things to pack?
AWe need a coat, boots, and a hat.BWe need a coat boots, and a hat.CWe need a coat, boots and, a hat.DWe need a coat boots and a hat. - 12
Which sentence correctly lists three foods?
AI like apples, bread, and cheese.BI like apples bread, and cheese.CI like apples, bread and, cheese.DI like apples bread and cheese. - 13
Which sentence correctly lists four things in the box?
AThe box has cards, string, tape, and glue.BThe box has cards, string tape, and glue.CThe box has cards string, tape, and glue.DThe box has cards, string, tape and, glue. - 14
Which sentence correctly lists three things she needs?
AShe needs a warm coat, dry socks, and good shoes.BShe needs a warm, coat dry socks, and good shoes.CShe needs a warm coat dry, socks, and good shoes.DShe needs a warm coat, dry socks and, good shoes. - 15
Which sentence correctly lists three things to bring to the club?
ABring a signed form, a water bottle, and your lunch.BBring a signed form a water bottle, and your lunch.CBring a signed form, a water bottle and, your lunch.DBring a signed form a water bottle and your lunch.
Challenge
Explain the Commas in the List
Read this sentence: Pack a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, two apples, and a bottle of water. Why are the commas after sandwich and apples?
AThey separate the three things to pack; the sandwich is one item.BThey separate peanut butter and jelly because every noun needs a comma.CThey show that the sentence is finished.DThey are needed only because apples is plural.