Re: Seeking Reference to Grammar Book for UK Punctuation

Subject: Re: Seeking Reference to Grammar Book for UK Punctuation
From: Stephen Victor <svictor -at- HOUSTON -dot- GEOQUEST -dot- SLB -dot- COM>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 11:39:44 -0500

Nancy Hoft wrote:
>
> Hi Everybody,
>
> I've had a request for a reference to a reputable grammar book that
> explains formal UK punctuation. In particular, we seek rules for
> comma use. Also, if any of you were educated or worked in the UK and
> know the comma rule for separating items in a series, I'd appreciate
> collecting your responses.

Fowler explains comma use (along with other punctuation) under "stops."

Regards,
Steve

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