2.10.2

Commas in Lists

Test yourself

Using Commas for Lists

You need to use commas in lists to make it clear you are writing a list.

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List without commas

  • The children found an acorn a newt conkers and smooth pebbles in the wood.
    • This sentence is very hard to read and very confusing!
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List with commas

  • The children found an acorn, a newt, conkers and smooth pebbles in the wood.
    • See how much easier the sentence is to read with commas.
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Another list without commas

  • The dog can sit roll over fetch a ball and shake paws.
    • This sentence is very hard to read and very confusing!
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Another list with commas

  • The dog can sit, roll over, fetch a ball, and shake paws.
    • See how much easier the sentence is to read with commas.

Jump to other topics

1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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