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L8 Using Commas to Separate Items

A comma (,) can be used to separate items in a series of three or more items.

Examples:

  • The flag is red, white, and blue.
  • The woods are filled with deer, squirrels, and chipmunks.

Group 1

Read each sentence. Put commas in the correct places in each sentence.

Question 1a

Short answer

Would you like to read watch television or go to bed?

Question 1b

Short answer

Pugs beagles and terriers are all small dog breeds.

Question 1c

Short answer

Jim Fred Kelly and Kara will go bowling on Friday night.

Question 1d

Short answer

Would you rather have pizza hamburgers or hot dogs for dinner?

Question 1e

Short answer

Dolphins live in the Pacific Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Question 1f

Short answer

We are going to the grocery store to get cookies soup eggs and butter.

Question 1g

Short answer

Don't forget to empty the trash vacuum the carpet and wash the windows.

Question 1h

Short answer

The paper scissors and pencils belong in the top drawer.

Question 1i

Short answer

Would you like me to paint your bedroom walls green blue gray or white?

Question 1j

Short answer

It's time to do your homework do your chores and practice the piano.

Question 1k

Short answer

The sand castle needs a moat windows and a drawbridge.

Question 1l

Short answer

Every cat bunny and dog in the animal shelter needs a good home.

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