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Soheil1 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

(chess) why comma?

Hi.
Why is there a comma in
The material count is even, and White is attacking the Black Knight.
?Thanks in advance
  

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soheil1 Why is there a comma in The material count is even, and White is attacking the Black Knight. They are two independent, coordinated clauses.

— Mister Micawber

  • soheil1 Why is there a comma in The material count is even, and White is attacking the Black Knight.
  • They are two independent, coordinated clauses.
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soheil1Why is there a comma in The material count is even, and White is attacking the Black Knight.
They are two independent, coordinated clauses.
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Is it necessary to put a comma there?
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It is if the editor is strict. If the clauses are short and straightforward, the comma is often dispensed with.
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