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Can we connect two independent clauses by a comma? "I’m not surprised at their desire I’m more amazed at the way they approach." "I’m not surprised at their desire, I’m more amazed at the way they approach." Why are two clauses (2 sentences) connected to each other just by a simple comma (,)? As I know we don't have to connect two sentences just by a comma and we should use one of the conjunctions... Thanks.

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First, "approach" needs something after it. Secondly, my grammar is rusty but I think you need to either make these two different sentences or use a semi-colon. I’m not surprised at their desire. I’m more amazed at the way they approach it. I’m not surprised at their desire; I’m more amazed at the way they approach it.
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The two clauses are not independent though. They both assumedly relate to the same people, and the speakers reaction to them.

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