Do I use a comma before etc.?

alea-salea-s
in Education & Reference

...books, pencils, etc.

...books, pencils etc.

Thanks!!

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  • bethanybethany

    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.

  • barnbarn

    Comma Before Etc

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    Do I use a comma before etc.?

    ...books, pencils, etc.

    ...books, pencils etc.

    Thanks!!

  • anonymousanonymous

    yes you do

    books, pencils, etc. <---that is correct.

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