comma before 'and' [compound predicate]: like to... and to achieve

charlies1902

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Does there need to be a comma before the second 'and' in this sentence: 'I would like to pursue a career where I can use my abilities, resources, and knowledge and to achieve my goals?'
 
  • I would omit the comma before the first 'and' and insert one before the second 'and'.

    Rover
    How come the comma before the first and is wrong?
    Isn't it a list?
    i.e: 'I like turkey, ham, and beef.'

    Or does the addition of the second 'and' change the way the commas are arranged?
     
    Actually, is it still grammatically correct to just drop the first 'and' completely. Like so:
    'I would like to pursue a career where I can use my abilities, resources, knowledge and to achieve my goals?'
     
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the following two sentences are equally correct.

    'I would like to pursue a career where I can use my abilities, resources, and knowledge and to achieve my goals?'
    '
    I would like to pursue a career where I can use my abilities, resources and knowledge and to achieve my goals?'
    'I would like to pursue a career where I can use my abilities, resources and knowledge, and to achieve my goals?'
     
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