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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Commas between and & therefore

I am editing a letter which has two different versions. Can you please tell me which is the more acceptable? Thanks

1. and therefore it lacks



2. drugs and, therefore, is not
  

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Hi, I am editing a letter which has two different versions. Can you please tell me which is the more acceptable? Thanks 1.

  • Hi, I am editing a letter which has two different versions.
  • Can you please tell me which is the more acceptable?
  • Thanks 1.
  • and therefore it lacks 2.
  • drugs and, therefore, is not Both are OK.
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Hi,

I am editing a letter which has two different versions. Can you please tell me which is the more acceptable? Thanks

1. and therefore it lacks

2. drugs and, therefore, is not

Both are OK. It depends on the length and complexity of the sentence. Do you feel you would naturally pause in those places if you spoke it aloud?



Clive

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