Summary
Explains common comma jobs — separating items in a list, and pausing between parts of a sentence. Helps writing read clearly.
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Discussion questions
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A comma tells the reader to pause. One of its main jobs is separating items in a list so they don't run together.
- Where do the commas go in 'I bought apples bananas and pears'?
- Why does a list need commas?
- What does a comma tell your voice to do when you read aloud?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: comma, list, pause, separate.
Try it: Write a sentence listing four foods you like. Put the commas in the right places.