Chapter 195. Exercise P1-5

195.1 Section Title

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Exercise P1-5

Commas with series and with adjectives

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In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Example

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Correct. A comma is used between all items in the series orderly, prompt, and efficient. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

Sorry. A comma should be used between all items in a series. A comma is missing after prompt. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

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Correct. A comma is used between all items in the series cornflakes, English muffins with peanut butter, and cherry Cokes. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

Sorry. A comma should be used between all items in a series. A comma is missing after butter. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

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Correct. The comma after small is correct because small and unimportant are coordinate adjectives. And the comma before but is correct—it connects two independent clauses. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

Sorry. The adjectives small and unimportant are coordinate and should be separated with a comma. The comma before but is correct—it connects two independent clauses. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

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Correct. The adjectives in this sentence (luminous, orange, rain, brilliant, white) are all cumulative and don’t require commas. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

Sorry. The adjectives in this sentence (luminous, orange, rain, brilliant, white) are all cumulative and don’t require commas. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

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Correct. A comma is used between all items in the series realistic, vivid, and seductive. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

Sorry. A comma should be used between all items in a series. A comma is missing after vivid. For more help, see sections P1-c and P1-d.

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