I know that, according to the rules, a conjunction of two independent clauses is preceded by a comma.
But what happens if a subordinate part of a sentence is itself divided by two independent ones?
"As they were sick[,] and the doctor wanted them to stay in bed, they could not make the trip."
I would argue that in such a case, no comma is to be placed since the subordinate part is a unit of meaning.
Thanks.
But what happens if a subordinate part of a sentence is itself divided by two independent ones?
"As they were sick[,] and the doctor wanted them to stay in bed, they could not make the trip."
I would argue that in such a case, no comma is to be placed since the subordinate part is a unit of meaning.
Thanks.