Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. The little word “and,” we probably all know, is a conjunction. It connects things: “She is tall and thin” means she is ...

THE OXFORD COMMA is a form of punctuation – but it’s become a cause of much debate over its usage. So when should you use it and where? We all use commas when writing lists of things. But the Oxford ...

Contrary to popular belief, commas don't just signify pauses in a sentence. In fact, precise rules govern when to use this punctuation mark. When followed, they lay the groundwork for clear written ...

In order to make your writing clear, you need to use commas. As well as using them to separate out key information, or divide up different clauses, commas can also completely change the meaning of a ...

Among words called connectors in the English Language (including moreover, also, meanwhile and nevertheless), ‘however’ seems to have a special place. Because it is acceptable in different contexts, ...

Usually, we use a comma when listing items in a clause. In such a situation, the process is often concluded with ‘and’. This means that the comma ceases to appear after listing the second to the last ...