Victory for the ACT Exam 16e TG Sample

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USE COMMAS TO SEPARATE COORDINATE ADJECTIVES, WORDS IN A SERIES, AND NOUNS IN DIRECT ADDRESS 1. Use a comma between coordinate adjectives. Coordinate adjectives a“ ar ne da”d cj eacnt ibvee sa do df ee qd ubael t iwmepeonr tt awnoc ea dt hj eactt ipvreesc we di tehao un to cuhna. nI fgti hn eg wt hoer d ssehnosueldosf ethpearsaetnettehnecme, wyoituhacroemdmeaalisn. g with coordinate adjectives and 2. Use commas to separate the words in a series when three or more e “o le r. m ” ents are present. In such a series, use a comma before “and” or 3. Use commas to set off nouns in a direct address. The name of the pbyercsoomnmadadsr. essed should be separated from the rest of the sentence Examples: The jolly, fat, ruddy man stood at the top of the stairs.  He is a wise, charming man.  She is a slow, careful reader.  Coats, umbrellas, and boots should be placed in the closet at the end of the hall.  Bob, please close the door.  I think, José, that you are the one who was chosen. 