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Semi Colon Comma Sentences Joined Coordinating Conjunction Attempt Feat

Front why was a semi-colon used instead of a comma between two sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction

If she can, she will attempt that feat; and if her husband is able, he will be there to see her.
Back Because one or more commas appear in the first sentence.

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