Sure lack of an Oxford comma can create the impression the speaker is addressing the people or objects that appear after the first comma.

The oxford comma meme. Apr 11 2015 at 0456AM EDT in reply to Pronghorn. AP Stylethe style guide that newspaper reporters adhere todoes not require the use of the Oxford comma. Get with the.

In the meantime though Ill be back to Greek and cognitive linguistics. One has claws at the end of its paws the other is a pause at the end of a clause 8 Pinterest. Heres our favorite Oxford comma meme.

When youre writing a list you naturally include commas to separate each item but an Oxford comma is when you also put a comma before the and Final Item. There are people who embrace the Oxford comma and people who dont and Ill just say this. In the end using the Oxford comma is stylistic meaning not all style guides require it so whether you follow it or not is entirely up to youunless youre thinking about inviting two rhinoceroses named Washington and Lincoln over for.

Use of the Oxford comma is stylistic meaning that some style guides demand its use while others dont. Heres a different Oxford comma meme with a different issue. The Oxford comma is used to separate words and word groups in a simple series of three or more items.

On a personal note Id like to. She wore a jacket hat and mittens. The comma before and is the Oxford comma.

Ah my good friend the direct address comma made famous with the Lets eat Grandma vs. Please bring me a. Its used in sentences to reduce ambiguity and to make them easier to understand.