The Magic Comma
Commas help organize your sentences. Today we will learn how to use them in lists and with multiple adjectives.
edit_document Commas in Lists
We use commas to separate three or more items in a list.
(យើងប្រើសញ្ញាក្បៀសដើម្បីខណ្ឌចែករបស់៣ ឬច្រើននៅក្នុងបញ្ជី។)
auto_awesome Multiple Adjectives
Use a comma when two or more adjectives describe the noun equally (same category).
(ប្រើសញ្ញាក្បៀសនៅពេលគុណនាមទាំងនោះមាននាទីស្មើគ្នា)
Different Categories = NO Comma
lightbulb The "And" Test
If you can put the word "and" between the adjectives and it sounds normal, use a comma!
(Sounds good ✔️)
(Sounds weird ❌)
Video Lesson
The Magic Comma 🎬
Watch Teacher Sopheak explain today's grammar rules. Learn exactly when to use that magic comma!
Quick Check ⚡
Shopping List 🛒
Write 1 sentence listing 3 things you bought, using commas correctly.
Weather Report ☁️
Describe the weather today using 2 adjectives WITH a comma. (e.g. A dark, rainy day.)
No Comma! 🚫
Describe an object using "Size + Color" WITHOUT a comma. (e.g. A big black car.)