TED-ED: Grammar's great divide: The Oxford comma - TED-Ed

TED-ED: Grammar's great divide: The Oxford comma - TED-Ed

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English, Other

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The video discusses the Oxford comma, a punctuation mark used before the final conjunction in a list. It highlights the confusion it can prevent, as well as the debate surrounding its use. While the Oxford comma is more common in the US, it's less favored in the UK. Arguments against it include space concerns and potential confusion. The consensus is that its use is optional, depending on clarity needs. Personal preferences often stem from educational or editorial influences, and while the debate may seem trivial, small details can have significant impacts.

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