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Rule "missing comma after modal verb"

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Description: missing comma after modal verb
Message: It appears that a comma is missing.
Category: Punctuation (ID: PUNCTUATION)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • If I can I charge $10 plus shipping for the repair.
    Correction suggestion: can,
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • ... then they have "lost" it so would you be so kind as to send them another one.
  • If these amendmnets are agreeable to you can you please print and arrange for execution.
  • Talk to you again should you be able to solve it before my weekend.
  • Thank you can I stop by and pick it up?
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: PRP_MD_PRP_MD_COMMA [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-01 22:33:07 +0200)