What the hell is a Grammar Anarchist?
You can be one! Since we don’t have a U.S. language, feel FREE to set your own rules -- interpret grammar YOUR WAY. You’re not in England anymore. Join the anarchy of U.S. grammar! Make your choices and preserve them in YOUR STYLE MANUAL. —The Grammar Anarchist
Sunday, May 29, 2011
First, second, third, and fourth: Where do you put the comma in a series of three or more?
In a series of three (whatevers) or more, use a comma before “and” -- or not? Your choice. Agree? or disagree? Click on ‘comment’
A missing comment can screw up your day -- and maybe your life. Don't take chances. I use the habit-of-the-last-comma to make sure there is no misunderstanding.
Tell me, who gets the most $$$$ from this will? "I want my estate divided equally among Jane, Mary, Michael and Charles." (Mike and Chuck may have to go to court.)
I learned that "and" and the comma meant the same thing so it wasn't necessary to use them together. Am I wrong?
ReplyDeleteA missing comment can screw up your day -- and maybe your life. Don't take chances. I use the habit-of-the-last-comma to make sure there is no misunderstanding.
ReplyDeleteThere is no need for a comma if listed items are joined by a conjunction.
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ReplyDeleteTell me, who gets the most $$$$ from this will? "I want my estate divided equally among Jane, Mary, Michael and Charles." (Mike and Chuck may have to go to court.)