Definition: A comma separates elements in a sentence, such as items in a list or series, but it also shows that those elements are connected to each other within the same sentence. A comma is never used as an end mark, and it is read with a shorter pause than an end mark. One use of the comma is to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a list or series. Commas go after each item except the last.
Note:
In British usage, there is no comma before the conjunction (such as and or or) before the last item in the series.
Each of the following sentences contains a series. If necessary, insert a comma (or commas) by clicking the space(s) after the appropriate word(s). If the sentence is punctuated correctly, click "correct as is" at the end of the sentence.
1.
The,desk,drawer,contained,pencils,erasers,paper,clips,and,pens. (correct as is)
2.
His,favorite,classic,cars,are,Fords,Buicks,and,Chevrolets. (correct as is)
3.
Arise,early,each,morning,exercise,your,mind,and,body,and,live,your,life,to,the,fullest. (correct as is)
4.
His,jobs,included,being,a,hod,carrier,postal,worker,army,officer,teacher,and,writer. (correct as is)
5.
Her,favorite,activities,were,to,solve,crossword,puzzles,read,crochet,and,play,board,games. (correct as is)
6.
The,playground,had,swings,a,slide,a,jungle,gym,and,a,rope,walk. (correct as is)
7.
The,dog,had,the,following,repertoire,of,tricks:,sitting,heeling,rolling,over,playing,dead,and,speaking. (correct as is)
8.
The,job,requires,experience,a,college,degree,and,the,ability,to,travel. (correct as is)
9.
These,things,seem,to,go,together:,salt,and,pepper,cream,and,sugar,and,bacon,and,eggs. (correct as is)
10.
The,following,couples,were,on,the,dance,floor:,Jack,and,Jill,Bill,and,Barbara,Marvin,and,Wanda,and,Jimmy,and,Sue. (correct as is)
