Q.
I have a question about the use of commas in a series. My kids are being taught that commas should separate the words or group of words in a series. However, I was taught that a comma belonged only between the group of words that were not connected by "and".
For example, "He was surrounded by sycophants, liars and
thieves."
PA.
The comma before "and" in a series is optional as long as one is consistent within a particular message.
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