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EMCC ESL 012 - Commas with Lists of Words

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Commas with Lists of Words1. Do not use a comma between a list of only two nouns or adjectives.Examples: I make salsa with tomatoes and peppers. It is spicy and delicious.He makes omelets with eggs and a little milk. They are healthy and fast to make.She puts butter and cheese on the pasta. It is tasty and easy.Write your own example:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Use commas in a list of three or more nouns or adjectives.I make salsa with tomatoes, peppers, and onions. It is spicy, delicious, and easy to make.He makes omelets with eggs, butter, and a little milk. She puts butter, cheese, garlic, and salt on the pasta. Write your own example:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________*Note: Some people say the comma before “and” is not required, but it is preferred in traditional academic writing. The comma helps to prevent misunderstandings. For example, look at the two sentences below. They have different meanings.A. I want to thank my parents, the Pope, and Mother Teresa.This sentence means I want to thank three different groups of people:1. I want to thank my parents, and2. I want to thank the Pope, and3. I want to thank Mother Teresa.B. I want to thank my parents, the Pope and Mother Teresa. This sentence means I want to thank one group of people:I want to thank my parents. My parents are the Pope and Mother Teresa.3. If you use the words “for example” in the middle of your sentence, use commas before and after them.Example: I put many ingredients in my salsa, for example, tomatoes, onions,peppers, garlic, cilantro, and salt.Write your own example:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. If you use the words “for example” at the beginning of your sentence, use commas after them AND include another subject and verb.He puts just a few ingredients in his omelets. For example, he puts in eggs, butter, anda little milk. Write your own


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