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Preamble Conventions RP Sheet

This document provides examples and instructions for using punctuation, specifically serial commas, when writing lists. It explains that serial commas separate items in a list, except for the last two items, and that items in a list should use parallel structure with equal grammatical units like nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. The document includes examples of lists that follow these rules of punctuation and parallel structure. It then provides exercises for students to identify and add serial commas to sentences with lists.

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Preamble Conventions RP Sheet

This document provides examples and instructions for using punctuation, specifically serial commas, when writing lists. It explains that serial commas separate items in a list, except for the last two items, and that items in a list should use parallel structure with equal grammatical units like nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. The document includes examples of lists that follow these rules of punctuation and parallel structure. It then provides exercises for students to identify and add serial commas to sentences with lists.

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RETEACH

Name: Date:

PUNCTUATION FOR ENUMERATION

Enumeration is listing items in a series. Punctuation shows how a list is


organized. Serial commas separate items in a list. Place a comma after each item
in the list except the last one. Items in a list must follow parallel structure,
meaning they should use equal grammatical units. For example:
All of the items in this list are nouns:
A government should protect its men, women, and children.
All of the items in this list are verbs:
Our class is reading, discussing, and analyzing historic documents.
All of the items in this list are adjectives:
Her analysis was clear, logical, and fascinating.
All of the items in this list are prepositional phrases:
The document is concerned with rights, with responsibilities, and with justice.
All of the items in this list are clauses:
To reach our goal, we will cooperate, we will be persistent, and we will
compromise when necessary.
Parallel structure helps readers understand the relationship between ideas in a series. As
shown in the examples above, items in a list can be single words, phrases, or clauses.
A. DIRECTIONS: Underline the parallel grammatical units in each sentence. Circle the
serial commas.
1. The documentary was short, forceful, and compelling.

2. Careful planning, thoughtful questioning, and unbiased reporting helped the


journalist create an effective report.
3. The production team found information in reference books, on Internet pages,
and from interviews.
4. Key elements of any film include lighting, sound, camerawork, and editing.

5. To produce a film you need to gather funds, assemble a production team, and
monitor progress.

B. DIRECTIONS: Add serial commas to each sentence. Then identify the type of
grammatical item enumerated in each sentence.
1. The disorganized confusing and sloppy report received a poor grade.

2. The writer reviewed corrected and revised to produce a contest-winning essay.

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PRACTICE

Name: Date:

PUNCTUATION FOR ENUMERATION

A. DIRECTIONS: Underline and identify the parallel grammatical units in each


sentence.

1. My uncle has worked in restaurants, on boats, and for corporations.

2. His friendly, open, and direct personality helps him in service industries.

3. The research team includes biologists, mathematicians, and reporters.

4. The scientists collected, inspected, and organized data.

5. Their work has surprised, encouraged, and inspired many people.

B. DIRECTIONS: Add serial commas to each sentence.


1. Any reporter needs inspiration caution and patience.

2. Media attention can intensify exaggerate and even create conflicts.

3. Critical viewers need to question what they see look for hidden biases and
challenge questionable statements.
4. An impartial report should be clear thorough and fair to all sides.

5. Information on the Internet can be poorly researched inadequately supported or


confusingly stated.

C. DIRECTIONS: Write sentences using the following items. Use serial commas.

1. actors, directors, writers, crew members

2. suspenseful, complicated, exciting

3. memorizing, rehearsing, performing

4. in movies, on film, on television

5. previewed the film, made changes, won awards

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