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2 – 4 days after infection was considered the early stage, 7 – 9 days as the middle stage, and 12 – 14 days as the late stage.
Is comma correct here? thank you.
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Hi I'd say it's a matter of style. You have to decide whether, when your reader gets to the first or second item in the list, they will realise you are giving a list (otherwise, they will be confused as to your meaning). If the items are short, commas are best.
- Hi I'd say it's a matter of style.
- You have to decide whether, when your reader gets to the first or second item in the list, they will realise you are giving a list (otherwise, they will be confused as to your meaning).
- If the items are short, commas are best.
- If each item is a lengthy phrase in itself, consider using semicolons I think that each phrase in your sentence is just about short enough for commas; but, if in doubt, use semicolons.
- There's no definite rule Best regards, Dave
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I'd say it's a matter of style. You have to decide whether, when your reader gets to the first or second item in the list, they will realise you are giving a list (otherwise, they will be confused as to your meaning). If the items are short, commas are best. If each item is a lengthy phrase in itself, consider using semicolons
I think that each phrase in your sentence is just
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