Commas
Commas in a Series
A comma (,) tells your reader where to pause. Commas help the meaning of a sentence clear.
A series is a list of three of more items in a sentence. Example #1 I like to dance, sing, and play my violin.
A conjuction, such as and or or, is used before the last item in a series. You MUST use a comma before the conjunction.
Example #2 Everyone will sing, dance, or play an instrument. Example #3 She will play the saxophone, trumpet, and flute.
Do NOT use a comma if a sentence lists only two items. Example #3 I play the guitar and piano.
Miss Fellin played softball soccer and field hockey. Miss Fellin loves to swim hike and snowboard.
Miss Fellin loves to travel read and work. Miss Fellin has one dog one turtle and two cats.
Lets Practice! The performances will be on Thursday Friday and Saturday. We rehearsed in classrooms in homes or on the stage.
The cast joins hands steps forward and bows at the end.
The audience will applaud the actors dancers and musicians.
Costumes props and lights were planned by the art teacher.
Marci and Miguel will control the lights.