The serial comma was traditionally used at Oxford University Press.
Typically, a comma is not needed at the end of a list if it is the last item in the list. However, some style guides, such as APA, recommend using a serial comma (also known as the Oxford comma) that is placed before the conjunction in a list, including the one before the final item, for clarity and consistency.
Oxford commas or serial commas are placed at the end of a comma separated list just before the last item on that list, accompanied by a conjunction. IE. James, Melissa, Geoff, and I all went to lunch together.
No! Here is an example of wrong comma use in a list: We had oranges, apples, and, pears. Correct comma use: We had oranges, apples, and pears. Some may even argue that the comma before and is optional. Also, don't use commas if each word in a list is separated by "and" or "or" or another conjunction. Right: My cat is brown and orange and black and white. You could have popcorn or chips or pretzels or cookies. Wrong: My cat is brown, and orange, and black, and white. You could have popcorn, or chips, or pretzels, or cookies.
There are two situations in which I would use a comma before the word "and." 1) When three or more things are mentioned in a series: apples, bananas, and oranges. This is called the series comma. It is used in American style more often than in UK style. But it is also correct to omit the series comma in US style. 2) In a compound sentence, which is two complete sentences joined by "and" (or another conjunction, such as "but" or "or"): I went to visit my parents, and they were very happy to see me. If the two sentences that make up the compound sentence are short and closely connected, the comma can be left out: Stand up and state your name.
The word "also" does not require a comma after it, but it depends on how it is used. This sentence does not need a comma after "also": Implementation of the Proposed Project also would enable NID to meet future needs.
Typically, a comma is not needed at the end of a list if it is the last item in the list. However, some style guides, such as APA, recommend using a serial comma (also known as the Oxford comma) that is placed before the conjunction in a list, including the one before the final item, for clarity and consistency.
Oxford commas or serial commas are placed at the end of a comma separated list just before the last item on that list, accompanied by a conjunction. IE. James, Melissa, Geoff, and I all went to lunch together.
A final serial comma is when you add an additional comma immediately before the last conjugation in a series or list. For example you might normally say "bread, butter and jam" but if you add a final serial comma it would turn into "bread, butter, and jam".This is normally done in upper academia and is less common in newspapers, magazines, personal letters, book reviews, essays etc. The reason is the extra comma adds an additional pause when reading, interrupting the flow and style of writing. The only time it's important to use is when it might be ambiguous what is meant by the statement, rendering an additional comma necessary.
No! Here is an example of wrong comma use in a list: We had oranges, apples, and, pears. Correct comma use: We had oranges, apples, and pears. Some may even argue that the comma before and is optional. Also, don't use commas if each word in a list is separated by "and" or "or" or another conjunction. Right: My cat is brown and orange and black and white. You could have popcorn or chips or pretzels or cookies. Wrong: My cat is brown, and orange, and black, and white. You could have popcorn, or chips, or pretzels, or cookies.
There are two situations in which I would use a comma before the word "and." 1) When three or more things are mentioned in a series: apples, bananas, and oranges. This is called the series comma. It is used in American style more often than in UK style. But it is also correct to omit the series comma in US style. 2) In a compound sentence, which is two complete sentences joined by "and" (or another conjunction, such as "but" or "or"): I went to visit my parents, and they were very happy to see me. If the two sentences that make up the compound sentence are short and closely connected, the comma can be left out: Stand up and state your name.
The word "also" does not require a comma after it, but it depends on how it is used. This sentence does not need a comma after "also": Implementation of the Proposed Project also would enable NID to meet future needs.
If you mean a comma as opposed to no punctuation, it depends on the structure of the whole sentence. Say it aloud - if you naturally pause before the word 'also', it's probably a good idea to write a comma. No pause, no comma. If you mean a comma as opposed to a different punctuation mark, it depends on the structure of the whole sentence. There is no catch-all answer.
It is the Thames but in Oxford it is also called the Isis.
A serial number.
Commas are used to separate the items in a series of three or more things. A comma is also used to separate coordinate adjectives. A comma is also used to set off quoted elements.
I think you are thinking of a series comma. It is used when there are three or more things listed. Example: I bought the butter, milk, and eggs. The second comma is the series comma. I was taught that it is the preferred method, but many publishers do not use it, particuarly newspapers. No. In lists you can omit the last comma: the idea is that the comma takes the place of and anyhow. This method is more common in England. In America the use of the extra comma (called the Oxford comma) is more common. Like the above answerers have already explained, you don't necessarily need the last comma in a series of words/phrases. Whether you use it or not depends on where you learned English, who you learned it from, and personal preference. I think the extra comma helps the reader to understand what they are reading, but it really doesn't matter. <br /><br /> However, you may also be talking about using <i>and</i> in a compound sentence. For example, you would say, "George ran a mile, and he also practiced rim shots." Note the comma between the two complete phrases. You only put it there if the second phrase is insubordinate, or stand-alone (it needs a subject and a predicate). Without the comma, you would have to remove the subject like so: "George ran a mile and also practiced rim shots." <br /><br /> As a review, you DO use a comma if you have two or more STAND-ALONE (subject and predicate) clauses.
Normally called the serial port, but could also be called UART or RS-232