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Rule "comma between independent clauses"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: comma between independent clauses
Message: Use a comma before '\5' if it connects two independent clauses (unless they are closely connected and short).
Category: Punctuation (ID: PUNCTUATION)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/types-of-sentences/#compound-sentence
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I have gotten better although I was told I wouldn’t improve.
    Correction suggestion: , although
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I want a wife and children, and so I need a house.
  • I think I have to go on a lower dose just so I can afford them.
  • Are you just getting back from the gym, if so I'm impressed.
  • I went to the store so I could buy tomatoes.
  • They hugged even although they just had a big fight.
  • The customer jumps from topic to topic so often it becomes confusing
ID: COMMA_COMPOUND_SENTENCE [3]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-24 22:33:09 +0100)