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Grade: 2
The Serial Comma Rule
A comma separates three or more words used in the same way.
• Series of verbs: Charles can see, hear, and feel.
• Series of adjectives: The pear is large, yellow, and juicy.
• Series of adjectives: The pear is large, yellow, and juicy.
A
Insert Commas in the Series
Rewrite each sentence and place commas between the words in the series:
1.
The pear is large yellow and juicy.
2.
Mary reads writes and sings well.
3.
Our flag is red white and blue.
4.
Horses dogs sheep and cows live on the farm.
B
Compose Sentences with a Series
Write original sentences using commas to separate words in a series:
1.
(List three fruits you like to eat)
2.
(List three things a good student can do)