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Know how to punctuate a series of adjectives. To describe a noun ... If theadjectives are coordinate, you must use commas between them.
If two adjectives modify a noun in the same way, they're called coordinate or paired adjectives.
There are several functions for commas. Series - "apples, Oranges, and bananas" Coordinate adjectives - "brilliant, bright diamond" Compound sentences (used with coordinating conjunctions) - "I told him that, and I dismissed him." Introductory phrases - "During the 1800s, a bunch of stuff happened." Appositive phrases - "This user, TheGrammarian, is totally awesome."
A coordinate adjective
coordinate adjective
A coordinate adjective
The sentence should be: "It was a hot, humid afternoon when you decided to head for the beach." A comma is needed to separate the adjectives "hot" and "humid" as they both describe the afternoon.
The phrase equal adjectives applies when two or more adjectives, with different meanings, describe the same noun. eg The long, cool drink. Long and cool are equal adjectives as the both have equal importance in describing the drink.
A list of adjectives (coordinate adjectives) is usually punctuated with commas.Examples:She is hungry, late, and tired.Bob met a tall, beautiful, smart woman today.If there are only two adjectives modifying a noun, either a comma or "and" can be used.Examples:It is a cold, wet day.It is a cold and wet day.
It depends on the specific adjectives and their relationship. If the adjectives are coordinate adjectives (equal in importance), they should be separated by a comma. If they are cumulative adjectives (one describes the other), no comma is needed.
If a sentence has one adjective, then a comma is not necessary after the adjective. Example: She is a beautifulwoman.However, if there is a series of adjectives (coordinate adjectives) modifying the same noun, then a comma (or and) is necessary to separate the adjectives. Example: She is a beautiful, smart woman. She is a beautiful and smartwoman.
There are several functions for commas. Series - "apples, oranges, and bananas" Coordinate adjectives - "brilliant, bright diamond" Compound sentences (used with coordinating conjunctions) - "I told him that, and I dismissed him." Introductory phrases - "During the 1800s, a bunch of stuff happened." Appositive phrases - "This user, TheGrammarian, is totally awesome."