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Rule "Comma before 'so/but/and MD + PRP + VB'"

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Description:	Comma before 'so/but/and MD + PRP + VB'
Message:	Use a comma before "\3" if it connects two independent clauses (unless they are closely connected and short).
Category:	Punctuation (ID: PUNCTUATION)
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	It's great but can you further improve it? Correction suggestion: , but How much did you pay for it and can you get that money back if you resell it? Correction suggestion: , and Do you want your whiskey straight or should I mix it with water? Correction suggestion: , or Sorry but I accidentally deleted the email you just sent so would you please resend it? Correction suggestion: , so
Correct sentences for comparison:	Should I stay or should I go? Should I or should I not do this? What type of middle school have you or will you complete?
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Check the following text against just this rule:
ID:	COMMA_COMPOUND_SENTENCE_4 [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)

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