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1.When using conjunctions like "therefore," be sure to include correct punctation.

2 The word "gender" evokes strong emotional connotations.

There is a acomma at the end of "therefore,"why second sentence there is no a acomma at the end of "gender"?
  

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When using conjunctions like "therefore," be sure to include correct punctation. It's common to pause at the end of a subordinate clause which starts a sentence. 2 The word "gender" evokes strong emotional connotations.

  • When using conjunctions like "therefore," be sure to include correct punctation.
  • It's common to pause at the end of a subordinate clause which starts a sentence.
  • 2 The word "gender" evokes strong emotional connotations.
  • There is no subordinate clause here.
  • We don't pause after a simple subject.
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1.When using conjunctions like "therefore," be sure to include correct punctation. It's common to pause at the end of a subordinate clause which starts a sentence.

2 The word "gender" evokes strong emotional connotations. There is no subordinate clause here. We don't pause after a simple subject. eg We don't say Mary

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