Write three sentences, each using a comma in a different way. Explain why the comma is needed in each sentence.

Question

make it look like a 7th grader wrote it

Answer 1

1. My favorite colors are blue, green, and purple. (The comma is needed before "and" to separate the items in the list, which helps the reader understand that those are three distinct colors.)

2. When I finish my homework, I usually play video games for an hour. (The comma is necessary after "homework" because it separates the introductory phrase from the main part of the sentence, making it clearer to read.)

3. My dog, Max, loves to chase squirrels in the park. (The commas around "Max" are used because it's extra information about my dog, showing his name, and this part can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence.)