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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Comma with two items

Hi!
I want to know if a comma should be used in the following sentences:

"The seminar will be led by Dr. X and Dr. Y and will be moderated by Prof. Z".

"I have two courses today: Reading and Writing and Western Civilization".

Should there be a comma before "and"?

Thanks!
  

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lumosnox44 want to know if a comma should be used in the following sentences: According to the style guides, no—so I suggest modifying your second sentence slightly: The seminar will be led by Dr. X and Dr. Y and will be moderated by Prof.

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  • lumosnox44 want to know if a comma should be used in the following sentences: According to the style guides, no—so I suggest modifying your second sentence slightly: The seminar will be led by Dr.
  • X and Dr.
  • Y and will be moderated by Prof.
  • Z.
  • I have two courses today: Reading & Writing and Western Civilization.
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lumosnox44 want to know if a comma should be used in the following sentences:
According to the style guides, no—so I suggest modifying your second sentence slightly:

The seminar will be led by Dr. X and Dr. Y and will be moderated by Prof. Z.
I have two courses today: Reading & Writing and Western Civilization.
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