Commas in a series

1. Commas in a series

2. Think about this… • Charlie is going to the store. Below is his shopping list. How many items will he buy? flashlight batteries butter cookies ice cream cake

3. Commas in a Series • Use a comma to separate items in a series (three or more things). Words, phrases, and clauses may appear in a series. • Ex: He hit the ball, dropped the bat, and ran to first base. • Three actions are happening in this sentence, so we separate them with a comma. • Ex: I ate a ham sandwich, potato chips, and a cookie for lunch • Three items are listed, so we separate them with a comma. • Ex: I knew that we were late, that the ice cream was melting, and that the car was nearly out of gas. • Three short clauses are listed here.

4. Practice- add the commas where they are needed! • Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and Dayton are four large cities in Ohio. • The captain entered the cockpit checked the instruments and prepared for takeoff. • Rover can roll over walk on his hind feet and catch a tennis ball. • The neighbors searched behind the garages in the bushes and along the highway. • Tate dusted I vacuumed and Blair washed the dishes.

5. Exit Slip: • What is the rule for using commas in a series? • Correct the following: • Ruben Blades is an attorney an actor and a singer.