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Old 09-19-2009, 12:35 AM   #1935
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Originally Posted by DanaC View Post
I was always taught you don't need the comma with and. I was taught that at school and again in level 3 Eng Lang.
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Originally Posted by monster View Post
Yup, that's correct for Brits. The "and" provides the pause all by itself. We're smart enough not to need the extra hint
I was taught that was optional, but cautioned to be consistent throughout any document (read homework).
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