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Originally Posted by Prizmz
Both versions are acceptable, but the latter is better because the last comma clearly separates the final items in the series. When the final comma is omitted, there is a chance the final two items become a unit like peanutbutter and jelly or ham and eggs.
The clearest use is to include one fewer commas than items in a series.
The introductory adverbial clause should be marked with a comma before "Mary" for clarity between the two elements of the thought. The rule cites the length of the introduction as the factor to use a comma or not to create lucidity.
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Prizmz...thanks...now can you tell this to me in terms that a 6th grader would understand...or rather so that I can explain it in 6th grade terms?
Boomer: I understand about the punctuation...I wish there was a grammar check along with spell check!!