Use Punctuation for Pauses
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QUESTION
What punctuation is most appropriate to separate items in a series, creating brief pauses?
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Which punctuation mark often signals a speaker trailing off or leaving words unsaid?
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Which punctuation mark best indicates the shortest pause: comma, ellipsis, or dash?
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Comma. Commas create the briefest, most subtle pauses.
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