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11-Nov-2009, 18:58
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 How to use the (and/or) construct with more than 3 words? Is it correct to use the comma in this situation (imagine that there were more than 3 ingredients): The sun is composed of water, sugar and/or salt. Can the comma be used? If not, is there any other way to say this, without using the (and/or) to separate all the ingredients? Regards. |
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11-Nov-2009, 19:01
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 Re: How to use the (and/or) construct with more than 3 words? Yes, the comma can be used in such a way. Why not say that the substance is a mixture that may contain water, sugar and salt? |
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11-Nov-2009, 22:42
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| Re: How to use the (and/or) construct with more than 3 words? That's indeed a good alternative. Thanks konun. |
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