Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives?

The long winding, corridor is illuminated with oblong skylights.

The long, winding, corridor is illuminated with oblong skylights.

The long, winding corridor is illuminated with oblong skylights.

The long winding corridor is illuminated with oblong, skylights.

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Rose James

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18 September, 11:41

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives?

The long winding, corridor is illuminated with oblong skylights.

The long, winding, corridor is illuminated with oblong skylights.

The long, winding corridor is illuminated with oblong skylights.

The long winding corridor is illuminated with oblong, skylights.

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Janelle Clements · Answer 1

The comma rule comes down to the difference between two kinds of adjectives: coordinate adjectives and cumulative adjectives. Coordinate adjectives are adjectives in a row that each separately modify the noun that follows. so the correct sentence is:

The long, winding corridor is illuminated with oblong skylights.