MCQmediumComma usage (independent clauses, introductory words, additional information, serial comma, geographical names, dates, addresses, titles)

What is the 'Oxford comma' used for?

Options

aTo separate independent clauses.

bTo separate introductory words.

cTo separate all items in a list, including the last two items.check_circle

dTo separate geographical names.

Key Points

The chapter defines the Oxford comma as the comma used to 'separate all items in a list' and notes its position after the second to last item (e.g., 'apples, pears, and oranges').

Source

Class 6 › English Grammar and Composition › Chapter 8: Punctuation & Capitalisation › Topic: Comma usage (independent clauses, introductory words, additional information, serial comma, geographical names, dates, addresses, titles)

Aligned to the NCTB national curriculum.