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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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two items connected by and, one of the items is compounded

In the following situation, is there a comma between the first item, which is compounded, and the second item, which is not compounded?

“…translating business needs into strategic and tactical insights, and specific requirements”
  

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Yes, I would use a comma to prevent confusion in reading. You could also write it without by changing the wording: “…translating business needs into strategic and tactical insights as well as specific requirements”

— Doctor D

  • Yes, I would use a comma to prevent confusion in reading.
  • You could also write it without by changing the wording: “…translating business needs into strategic and tactical insights as well as specific requirements”
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Yes, I would use a comma to prevent confusion in reading. You could also write it without by changing the wording:

“…translating business needs into strategic and tactical insights as well as specific requirements”
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