To comma or not to comma: the debate over the Oxford comma
In short: Join David and Paige as they explore the ongoing debate between using or omitting the Oxford comma. This video examines the rules and conventions that drive Standard American English.
The video addresses the fundamental question of whether the Oxford comma is necessary in a list. It frames grammar as the essential collection of rules and conventions that allow languages to function.
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