Which option must be placed between coordinate adjectives?(1 point)
commas
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When using multiple coordinate adjectives to describe a noun, a comma or the word "and" is generally placed between the adjectives. The choice of using a comma or "and" depends on whether the adjectives are of equal importance.
For example:
- The tall, strong man lifted the heavy box. (comma)
- The red and blue balloons floated in the sky. ("and")
Remember, there is no hard and fast rule, and sometimes a comma or "and" is not used between coordinate adjectives. The choice ultimately depends on the specific context and desired style of writing.
When using coordinate adjectives, a comma should generally be placed between them. This helps to separate and clarify the individual adjectives in a series. However, there is one exception to this rule: when the adjectives are not interchangeable or if using a specific conjunction (such as "and" or "or") is necessary for clarity. In such cases, no comma should be used between the adjectives.
To determine whether or not a comma is needed between coordinate adjectives, you can use the "and" test. Place the word "and" between the adjectives and see if the sentence still makes sense. If it does, then a comma is typically needed. For example:
- "She wore a beautiful, colorful dress." (Both "beautiful" and "colorful" are coordinate adjectives, so a comma is used.)
- "He is a tall and handsome man." (Here, "tall" and "handsome" are coordinate adjectives, and the sentence still makes sense with "and" placed between them, so a comma is used.)
On the other hand:
- "She adopted a cute little puppy." (In this sentence, "cute" and "little" are coordinate adjectives, but if we place "and" between them, the sentence becomes unclear. Therefore, no comma is used.)
Remember to use the "and" test and consider the clarity of the sentence when deciding whether or not a comma is needed between coordinate adjectives.