I was reading in "The elements of style" that when two clauses share the same subject, the comma before 'and' should be omitted if the relation between the two statments is close or immediate. Chould someone please give examples. Thanks.
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Hi, I read your question and answered it. Tom cooked dinner and ate it. Clive
— Clive
Hi, I read your question and answered it.
Tom cooked dinner and ate it.
Clive
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