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Rule "Comma before 'so/but/and please'"

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Description:	Comma before 'so/but/and please'
Message:	Use a comma before "\3" 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:	It's great so please do not change it. Correction suggestion: , so Thank you very much and please let me know if there is anything else that you need. Correction suggestion: , and I have added a poll so please vote! Correction suggestion: , so The letter is to be sent Thursday, September 21st so please advise if you have concerns no later than close of business the day before. Correction suggestion: , so If there is anything I can do, I will be in so please just let me know. Correction suggestion: , so
Correct sentences for comparison:	If so please advise your fax number. If you wish to administer this directly or together please let me know. My assesment (and please correct me if I am wrong) is that ... Please let me know (and please do copy Michael on your response) whether your schedule will allow your participation in this very special event. If you need me to do so please let me know.
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Check the following text against just this rule:
ID:	COMMA_COMPOUND_SENTENCE_3 [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-24 22:33:07 +0200)

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