- I love apples, oranges, bananas and papayas.
- I love Aman, Akshay, Money, and Harry.
What is the difference between the two statements? I have changed the position of comma used. What difference it creates?
Answer
No difference. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_comma
(some call the last comma an "oxford comma" rather than a "serial comma") This is a common stylistic difference in comma usage among those who write in English, and there is no agreement. For my opinion on which is the better way to write, you may consult the song "Oxford Comma" by Vampire Weekend (warning - bad language).
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