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The gapping comma helps to avoid repeating certain words or phrases. If a sentence is perfectly clear, you may not need to use the gapping comma. Here are examples of how to use the gapping comma: Some students wanted to watch Dracula; others wanted to watch The Mummy. Some students wanted to watch Dracula; others, The Mummy. I like to read fantasy and science fiction; my sister likes to read crime and mystery. I like to read fantasy and science fiction; my sister, crime and mystery. The older students decided to play soccer; the younger students decided to play dodge ball. The older students decided to play soccer; the younger, dodge ball. |
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