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This is a matter of personal preference. There is no fixed rule, and authorities can be cited to support both options. When it is used, it is known as the Oxford comma.
For what it is worth, I normally use the Oxford comma, because a comma should indicate a pause in speaking and I would pause between the last two items as I would between all the items.
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It depends on the style guide you are following. In American English, the use of a comma before "and" in a list of items (Oxford comma) is common. In British English, the Oxford comma is often omitted. It's best to be consistent within a document or organization.
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In a list of items where do you place your comma?
You typically place a comma after each item in a list except for the final item. This convention is known as the Oxford comma and is used to clarify the separation between elements. It helps avoid ambiguity and confusion in the list.
Do you use a comma after both?
No, a comma is not necessary after both in a sentence unless it is followed by another list item.
Does comma come after a and?
There are incidents in writing when you do use a comma and a "and" together in the same sentence structure. The coma comes before the "and", not after it. Here is an example: I love to eat french fries, bacon, and chocolate; not together though. Susie said, "I love to have music playing and," she sneezed, "watch TV while I am doing my homework. It drives my mother crazy that I get straight "A"s and she did not when she was a teenager." Notice that in this sentence her dialog is interrupted right when she says "and". Therefore a comma was used. This would be a very narrow instance when that would happen. Remember that the comma goes before the and when you are listing things in a sentence. The and is used before the last item.
When can you use the word and just after a comma?
Yes. better answer: when the thing you are going to say next is NOT the last item in a list: I bought cabbages, oranges and apples. - List. Iwnet to the shop, and now I am home. - second phrase is not part of a list.
Is item a noun?
Yes, "item" is a noun. It refers to a distinct piece or object.
What is a listing on eBay?
A listing on eBay is a description of an item someone is selling on eBay. A listing includes the user name of the person who is selling the item, the price of the item, the shipping cost of the item, the location the item is shipping from, and a description of the item being sold. It will usually include pictures of the item, other items that person is selling, and how many people have looked at that item. Basically, a "listing" is the eBay term for what you might normally call an "ad", or an "auction".
When listing item in a sentence do you put a comma before the word and Example we have dogs fish and cats?
The sentence would be 'We have dogs, fish, and cats.'
Has the stuff on eBay already been used?
Some items are new, others are used. For a specific answer, read the item listing.
What is a yadda?
A yadda is an item which does not need to be specified within a list, often expanded into "yadda-yadda-yadda", when listing items.
How does one sell items in a lot on Ebay?
If you have more than one identical item to sell, you can sell multiple items in a single listing(lot). You list multiple items in a one fixed price listing where you specify a Buy It Now price for each item. Buyers can purchase your items immediately without bidding and waiting for an auction to end. In a fixed price listing, you should sell your items for at least $1 each. Make sure to choose a longer duration, such as 10-day, 30-day, or Good 'Til Cancelled when selling multiple items at a fixed price.
What is the minimum listing price of an item in an eBay Store?
There is no minimum listing price for single item listings.
What is 'comma delimited format'?
Also referred to as comma-separated format (CSV), this format is a way to store data by separating each field with a comma.EXAMPLE: first item, second item, third item, fourth item, fifth item, etc.Other delimited formats can use other characters as a delimiter to identify the difference between each field in a collection of data (database).OTHER EXAMPLES:"first item" "second item" "third item" "fourth item" "fifth item", etc.first item; second item; third item; fourth item; fifth item; etc.first_item second_item third_item fourth_item fifth_item, etc.
How much are MSA Safety products?
The price of MSA safety products varies depending on the exact item that you want to purchase. To view a listing of their items check out www.msanorthamerica.com.
What is the difference between fabricate and rebuilt items on Team Fortress 2?
fabricate is turning scrap into an item, rebuild is turning items into another item (rebuild 2 hats into 1 hat)
How do you tell Craigs list item sold?
If the item sells, you can take down your listing.
From where can one buy a box and pan brake?
Northern Tool and Equipment can provide these items. Northways Machinery also advertises as having this item. Online, amazingly, Amazon has a listing for this product.
How do you put digital picture to eBay?
You are allowed one free picture and you can upload more pictures for an additional fee, sometimes they are free when you are listing your items to sell on the sell your item form.
