Name _____________________________
Date ___________________
(Answer ID # 0726881)
Commas in a Series
Sometimes, one item in a series can be composed of multiple words.
Use commas only between whole items in a series.
The recipe called for one egg yolk, two egg whites and 1/2 cup of milk.
We ordered veal cutlets, boneless chicken, and lamp chops for dinner.
Rewrite each sentence using the correct punctuation.
1. The museum exhibited yellowing posters rusted weapons and handwritten letters from the
Civil War era.
2. The football jerseys were bright white royal blue and crimson red.
3. Do you want a soft drink chocolate milk or orange juice with your lunch?
4. My little sister plays with her red wagon Barbie dolls and large blocks.
5. I have two quarters three dollars and five nickels in my pocket.
6. The meal ended with hot apple pie coffee and vanilla ice cream.
7. Last Saturday we went to the farmers' market and bought red onions purple potatoes and
yellow squash.
8. We took lanterns sleeping bags tents and food on our camping trip.
Name _____________________________
Date ___________________
(Answer ID # 1027343)
Commas in a Series
Sometimes, one item in a series can be composed of multiple words.
Use commas only between whole items in a series.
The recipe called for one egg yolk, two egg whites and 1/2 cup of milk.
We ordered veal cutlets, boneless chicken, and lamp chops for dinner.
Rewrite each sentence using the correct punctuation.
Answer Key 1027343
1. The museum exhibited yellowing posters, rusted weapons, and handwritten letters from the
Civil War era.
2. The football jerseys were bright white, royal blue, and crimson red.
3. Do you want a soft drink, chocolate milk, or orange juice with your lunch?
4. My little sister plays with her red wagon, Barbie dolls, and large blocks.
5. I have two quarters, three dollars, and five nickels in my pocket.
6. The meal ended with hot apple pie, coffee, and vanilla ice cream.
7. Last Saturday we went to the farmers' market and bought red onions, purple potatoes, and
yellow squash.
8. We took lanterns, sleeping bags, tents, and food on our camping trip.