pinkie9
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I saw a website that says a comma is necessary before "etc." (e.g. Cats, dogs, birds, etc.) but it is not necessary when only one item has been mentioned. (Cats etc.)
I'd like to make sure if this "not necessary" means "incorrect to put a comma" or "not necessarily necessary but you can put a comma".
Is it incorrect to put a comma before "etc." when only one item has been mentioned? (Cats, etc.)
Or, are "Cats etc." and "Cats, etc." both okay?
Thank you.
I'd like to make sure if this "not necessary" means "incorrect to put a comma" or "not necessarily necessary but you can put a comma".
Is it incorrect to put a comma before "etc." when only one item has been mentioned? (Cats, etc.)
Or, are "Cats etc." and "Cats, etc." both okay?
Thank you.