Section: English

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If Aldo Manuzio’s intention with the comma was to eliminate confusion, which of the following actions with that punctuation would most likely upset him?

The use of the serial comma
Neglecting the use of the comma when the last two items in a series can actually be seen as being defined by the preceding noun.
Consistent replacement of the comma by yet another symbol
Very regular use of the comma to separate items and ideas, possibly slowing down the rate at which a reader might peruse a newspaper.