Grade 7 Fall — Research Process, MLA Citation, Source Evaluation, and Multi-Source Synthesis
English · GR G7 eng.g7.f.gr.coordinate_adjectives_comma

Use commas to separate coordinate adjectives via the AND-test and COMMA-REVERSAL test (CCSS L.7.2.a)

Distinguish coordinate adjectives (equally modify the noun, take comma) from cumulative adjectives (build on each other, no comma). Apply the AND-test (can 'and' be inserted between them?) and COMMA-REVERSAL test (can the order be reversed?). Both yes = coordinate; either no = cumulative.

Mastery threshold
85%
Min instances
10
Typical minutes
35
Spaced intervals (days)
1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60
Prereqs
Successors
  • eng.g7.s.gr.advanced_punctuation
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Common misconceptions
  • Puts a comma between every adjective regardless of coordinate/cumulative distinction.
  • Skips the comma between truly coordinate adjectives ('a long exhausting day' should be 'a long, exhausting day').

Exercise pool (1)

Diff Stem Type
3 Apply the AND-test and COMMA-REVERSAL test to each adjective pair. Label COORDINATE (comma) or CUMULATIVE (no comma) + justify. (1) a... coordinate adjective classification