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Rule "Warn when the serial comma is used (incomplete)"

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Description: Warn when the serial comma is used (incomplete)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: Remove the serial comma.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The pen, pencil, and book are on the desk.
    Correction suggestion: pencil and
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The pen, pencil and book are on the desk.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: SERIAL_COMMA_OFF [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)