Apply RULE #1 – Use commas when listing items in a series



Apply RULE #3 – Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives preceding (in front of)

a noun.

Example: The angry, bitter guard beat down the annex door.

Hint #1: Put "and" in between the adjectives. If it makes sense, add the

comma; if it doesn't make sense, don't add anything.

Hint #2: Switch the order of the adjectives. If it makes sense, add the

comma. If it doesn't, then don't add anything.

Read the following sentences below. Decide if it needs a comma or if it should be left alone. Add commas where appropriate. Use the hints from above.

1. He was a difficult stubborn child.

2. They live in a white frame house.

3. Your cousin has an easy happy smile.

4. The chocolate ice cream was refreshing on a hot summer day.

5. The field was a slippery wet mess.

6. Her bright red hair made her strikingly beautiful.

7. My light blue house has dark blue shutters.

8. My favorite dessert is a hot fudge sundae.

9. We saw a happy lively poodle.

10. We saw a young golden retriever.

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Apply RULE #2 – Use commas when separating phrases in a series

(at least three phrases)

Example: I will set the trap, catch that squirrel, and then keep it as my pet.

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