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  1. 09-Dec-2012, 02:55 #1
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    "The British education system is very flexible in order to provide for the needs of a modern, complex society."
    More: BBC Learning English | News about Britain

    Can I replace comma with conjunction and? This site says "Rule 2: Use a comma to separate two adjectives when the word and can be inserted between them."
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    Default Re: "a modern, complex society"

    Quote Originally Posted by Odessa Dawn View Post


    Can I replace comma with conjunction and?
    ***** NOT A TEACHER *****

    Seems possible to me.
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    Default Re: "a modern, complex society"

    In that instance, yes.
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