where do you put the comma after or before and?

Question

I ate pizza, salad, steak, and potatoe! Is this correct?

Answer 1

When listing items, the final comma is optional, given certain guidelines.

Do not omit it if doing so would cause confusion.

Be consistent. In other words, if you omit the comma in one list within an essay, continue to do so throughout. If you leave the comma in one list, do that throughout. Do not mix it up.

AP style (used by journalists) prefers the omission, but most English standards permit either. As an English teacher, I suggest leaving the comma to avoid any potential confusion.

Answer 2

The last comma was dropped some years back. Now you would write, "I ate pizza, salad, steak and potato."

Answer 3

If you are using the last comma.... it goes before the and. But you don't have to use it at all. Either way is acceptable.

Answer 4

********calbee you are correct!**********
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm
When in doubt use the above link
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This is when the comma can be omitted.) See Below.........
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It is permissible to omit the comma after a brief introductory element if the omission does not result in confusion or hesitancy in reading. If there is ever any doubt, use the comma, as it is always correct. If you would like some additional guidelines on using a comma after introductory elements,

Answer 5

u dont really need that comma anymore,but if u absolutely want to put it it comes before and.

Answer 6

No comma before 'and' when counting out . I think .

Answer 7

Always put comma before "and". Yeah, this is correct:)