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GST 111 Essay Writing and Punctuation SN-8 Objective Question

Question

The comma before 'and' in a list (e.g., 'A, B, and C') is called what?
Options
A The Oxford comma.
B The serial comma.
C The listing comma.
D Both A and B.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The comma before 'and' in a series is called the serial comma (or Oxford comma). Its use can sometimes be necessary for clarity.

Hint

The text refers to it as 'the serial comma'.

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