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Rule "comma between independent clauses"

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Description:	comma between independent clauses
Message:	Use a comma before '\4' 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'm sorry but Google's latest software isn't supported yet. Correction suggestion: , but I'm sorry but my friends' dogs cannot come. Correction suggestion: , but I'm sorry but my best friend's new dog cannot attend. Correction suggestion: , but Mom's goal was to graduate college but dad's goal was mom. Correction suggestion: , but
Correct sentences for comparison:	WorldCom said that although Verizon's rates increased very little since the plan's inception, they are excessive, as shown by the incumbent's 33% return on equity. The irony is that although the public's opinion is important, it must pay for its acceptance. As he did so the Frenchman's car began smoking and on lap 16 he dropped out, leaving Amon (who had overtaken Rodriguez) in the lead. Changes in Word’s but also LanguageTool’s performances may occur in the future.
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Check the following text against just this rule:
ID:	COMMA_COMPOUND_SENTENCE_2 [8]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)

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