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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Which is correct?

In New York, a strategy was adopted, and in New Jersey, a strategy was being implemented.

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In New York a strategy was adopted, and in New Jersey a strategy was being implemented.

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In New York a strategy was adopted and in New Jersey a strategy was being implemented.
  

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Hi, Which is correct? In New York, a strategy was adopted, and in New Jersey, a strategy was being implemented. No or In New York a strategy was adopted, and in New Jersey a strategy was being implemented.

— Clive

  • Hi, Which is correct?
  • In New York, a strategy was adopted, and in New Jersey, a strategy was being implemented.
  • No or In New York a strategy was adopted, and in New Jersey a strategy was being implemented.
  • OK or In New York a strategy was adopted and in New Jersey a strategy was being implemented.
  • OK I prefer #2.
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Hi,

Which is correct?

In New York, a strategy was adopted, and in New Jersey, a strategy was being implemented. No

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In New York a strategy was adopted, and in New Jersey a strategy was being implemented. OK

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In New York a strategy was adopted and in New Jersey a strateg
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Number 1 or 2, your choice. Number three is wrong. The introductory phrase is quite short, making the comma optional. I'd say the trend now is toward no comma.
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