Daily Grammar

Lesson 348

Mechanics - Punctuation - Commas

Use commas to separate a series of three or more numbers.

Example:
He called for numbers 3, 6, 9, and 12.

Instructions: Place commas where they are needed.

1. In the Bingo game the winning numbers were 7 21 35 46 and 72.

In the Bingo game the winning numbers were 7, 21, 35, 46, and 72.

2. My combination for my lock is 3 54 and 26.

My combination for my lock is 3, 54, and 26.

3. He said that his lucky numbers were 7 11 13 and 99.

He said that his lucky numbers were 7, 11, 13, and 99.

4. The numbers 14 27 58 79 and 38 won the lottery.

The numbers 14, 27, 58, 79, and 38 won the lottery.

5. I like mixed greens with numbers of 20 50 and 100 on them.

I like mixed greens with numbers of 20, 50, and 100 on them.

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