...books, pencils, etc.
...books, pencils etc.
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Yes, a comma is needed. Here's why:
If you use "books, pencils etc" it can mean this: books, pencils etc (pens, rulers, tape ...), clothes, and a backpack. "book, pencils, etc" means further items in the list not an extension of pencils.
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Do I use a comma before etc.?
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books, pencils, etc. <---that is correct.
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Yes, a comma is needed. Here's why:
If you use "books, pencils etc" it can mean this: books, pencils etc (pens, rulers, tape ...), clothes, and a backpack. "book, pencils, etc" means further items in the list not an extension of pencils.
Comma Before Etc
This Site Might Help You.
RE:
Do I use a comma before etc.?
...books, pencils, etc.
...books, pencils etc.
Thanks!!
yes you do
books, pencils, etc. <---that is correct.