Today, we’re kicking off a video series devoted to language in all its facets: grammar, syntax, vocabulary, spelling, usage, and punctuation. As much as possible, we’ll use current issues of the magazine to illuminate things large and small. We’re going to start small, with an elementary lesson on comma usage.
While it’s true that the comma is one of the smallest things on the printed page (only the period is smaller), this little squiggle has a history rich in controversy. For every rule governing its use, a situation will arise where the rule may not apply. Readers may argue with our decisions and point out inconsistencies—and no doubt will. On with the show!
View more episodes of “Comma Queen.”
