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If you are listing something and you are using commas do you use a comma right before the and?
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∙ 14y ago
yes you do! :D
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∙ 14y ago
It depends on the style guide you are following. In American English, the comma before "and" in a list is known as the Oxford comma, and it's optional. In British English, the Oxford comma is typically not used. It's essential to be consistent in your use of the Oxford comma throughout your writing.
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Does a comma go before and or after?
Before. If you are listing three or more things in a sentence, there are two ways to use commas. The most well known way is to not use a comma. Ex: Paul likes fishing, swimming and sailing. If you use a comma, place it before "and." Ex: Paul likes fishing, swimming, and sailing. This is called using an "Oxford comma."
Do you put a comma before the word just?
No. The placement of commas has more to do with the flow of the sentence; there are no unbreakable rules for placing commas before or after certain words. Even placing a comma before the word and is correct under certain circumstances.
Do you use commas before the word reagarding?
Not necessarily. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma.
Do you need a comma before the word despite?
Not necessarily. Commas are features of sentences, not of words or phrases.
Where does the comma go when you use the word 'rather'?
A comma may go before or after, or not be there at all. The placement of commas is entirely a matter of sentence structure. There is no word in English that requires a comma.
What is a comma sandwich?
a comma sandwich is something that has 2 commas in.
What is the grammatical rule for comma in a series before and?
grammatical commas are something that is used with phrases
Proper use of commas when listing?
Commas should be used after the first term, stopping at the "and" of the last term, if you don't use oxford commas. For example: There was a dog, cat, bird, fish and monkey. If you do use oxford commas, the comma goes before the and, as well: There was a dog, cat, bird, fish, and monkey. You never use the comma before the last term.
Does a comma go before and or after?
Before. If you are listing three or more things in a sentence, there are two ways to use commas. The most well known way is to not use a comma. Ex: Paul likes fishing, swimming and sailing. If you use a comma, place it before "and." Ex: Paul likes fishing, swimming, and sailing. This is called using an "Oxford comma."
Does a comma go before the word before?
Not necessarily. Commas are a feature of sentence structure. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma.
Do you put a comma before the word just?
No. The placement of commas has more to do with the flow of the sentence; there are no unbreakable rules for placing commas before or after certain words. Even placing a comma before the word and is correct under certain circumstances.
Does eg always need a comma before and after its use?
In the U.S., "e.g." almost always needs a comma before and after. (According to the Chicago Manual of Style and others.) Usually when we say, "for example," before listing examples, we offset "for example" by commas. An abbreviation meaning the same thing is no different. But I understand that in the U.K. they often leave out the comma. I can't verify that.
Does a comma go before and after MD?
Not necessarily. Commas are a feature of sentence structure.
Do you always put a comma before and?
No. Boys and girls agree that commas are not needed after every 'and'.
Do you use comma after and or before?
You generally use a comma before "and" only if it is separating two independent clauses in a sentence. Otherwise, you most often do not need a comma before or after "and" when it is used to connect items in a list or to join words or phrases in a sentence.
Do you need a comma before the word despite?
Not necessarily. Commas are features of sentences, not of words or phrases.
Do you use commas before the word reagarding?
Not necessarily. There is no word or phrase in English that requires a comma.
