Using Commas with Coordinate Adjectives
Commas used with adjectives REVIEW: Adjective-descriptive word that modifies a noun or a pronoun Finn is a sweet boy. Sweet = adjective Finn/boy = noun This novel is both engaging and thrilling. Engaging/thrilling = adjectives Novel = noun
Coordinate Adjectives Coordinate adjectives are adjectives that could be joined by AND because they describe the noun separately Use a comma between coordinate adjectives not joined by AND She was warm and friendly and kind. When not joined by AND use a comma She was a warm, friendly, kind woman.
Coordinate Adjectives You can also spot a coordinate adjective because they can appear in any order without affecting the meaning. Use a comma between coordinate adjectives not joined by AND She was a friendly, warm, kind woman. She was a kind, warm, friendly woman.
Review What is an adjective? How can you identify a coordinate adjective? Think of some examples of coordinate adjectives.