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The Oxford Comma Controversy - Writer’s Relief Blog

Of all the marks used for punctuation, none seems as divisive, controversial, or maligned as the Oxford comma. For all its many ardent supporters, the Oxford comma has almost as many zealous opponents insisting that it be stricken from the page. Put together a group of well-mannered, grammatically gifted writers, mention the Oxford comma, and watch the syntax hit the fan.

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    oooooh thank you @just-call-me-your-darling :) Actually in French it’s a grammar error we write : “Je suis allé au...
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    An Oxford comma is used in between the last two items in a list. For example, a sentence might read: “I went to the...
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    I support the Oxford comma.
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    I’m in a relationship with the Oxford comma.
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    Oxford comma or go home.
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