1. Commas #3 – separate two or more adjectives before a noun
“The Pause That Refreshes”
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2. Comma Rules for adjectives
Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun.

3. Commas separate adjectives describing the same noun.
elegant and glamorous = describe the dress
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4. See if it makes sense with or without the comma
If ‘and’ separates the adjectives, no comma is needed
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5. Commas separate adjectives describing the same noun.
Never put a comma between an adjective and a noun
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6. Which of the following is correct?
The tired, skinny man collapsed.
The tired and skinny man collapsed.
Both A and B
None of the above

7. Which of the following is correct?
The tired, skinny man collapsed.
The tired and skinny man collapsed.
Both A and B
None of the above
Comma placed between two adjectives describing the same noun
No comma needed – the adjectives are separated by ‘and’

8. Which of the following is not correct?
The house was old and unpainted.
The broken, ugly appliances ruined the look of the kitchen.
My sister saw a large, hairy, spider and screamed.
My father laughed at his silly, frightened, loud daughter.

9. Which of the following is not correct?
The house was old and unpainted.
The broken, ugly appliances ruined the look of the kitchen.
My sister saw a large, hairy, spider and screamed.
My father laughed at his silly, frightened, loud daughter.
Do not place a comma between an adjective and a noun that it describes