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4444mv Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

use of a comma

Which one of the following is correct?

Please,  go and buy oranges,  apples, grapes and potatoes.
Please, go and buy oranges, apples,  grapes,  and potatoes.
I would choose the first one, but I'm not altogheter sure.
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Top answer

This is a style choice (known as "serial comma"). Both styles are correct. I usually use the first style.

— GPY

  • This is a style choice (known as "serial comma").
  • Both styles are correct.
  • I usually use the first style.
  • The comma after "Please" is not needed unless you are deliberately trying to represent a pause in speech.
  • It may slightly change the tone (may make the sentence feel more emotional and less matter-of-fact).
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This is a style choice (known as "serial comma"). Both styles are correct. I usually use the first style.

The comma after "Please" is not needed unless you are deliberately trying to represent a pause in speech. It may slightly change the tone (may make the sentence feel more emotional and less matter-of-fact).
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Ok, It is clear now. Thanks a lot GPY!
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