“Apples, oranges and pears.”
Punctuation Entry 996 / 1011 60-second read
Oxford comma
Before the final AND.
The comparisoni
“Apples, oranges, and pears.”
The ruleii
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AmE often uses; BrE often omits.
Oxford comma (serial comma) is required in AP-style exceptions and many US publications.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Style choice — be consistent."