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Grammarholic Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Comma

v January 5, 1961 is my birthdate.
Comma needed after '1961'?

v Gary, Indiana is my hometown.
Comma needed after 'Indiana'?

v The July 28, 2015 meeting has been cancelled.
Comma needed after '2015'?

v The Syracuse, New York man won the state lottery.
Comma needed after 'New York'?

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Traditionally, commas are required in all these spots. Many writers these days are ignoring the second, just for the sake of appearance. They were necessary because of the idea that "anything set off from the rest of the text by a comma needs a second comma".

— Philip

  • Traditionally, commas are required in all these spots.
  • Many writers these days are ignoring the second, just for the sake of appearance.
  • They were necessary because of the idea that "anything set off from the rest of the text by a comma needs a second comma".
  • This is the way the logic used to run, and it makes sense, but it can get awkward.
  • [ Extreme example: He was born in Racine, Wisconsin, not far from Waukegan, Illinois, on June 25, 1889, just two months after his mother turned 18.
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Traditionally, commas are required in all these spots. Many writers these days are ignoring the second, just for the sake of appearance. They were necessary because of the idea that "anything set off from the rest of the text by a comma needs a second comma". This is the way the logic used to run, and it makes sense, but it can get awkward. [ Extreme example: He was born in Racine, Wisconsi
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