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He likes dogs and so does she. vs He likes dogs, and so does she.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. The first phrase without a comma is more commonly used in informal writing, while the second phrase with a comma is preferred in formal writing to separate the two independent clauses.

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He likes dogs and so does she.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal writing.

This phrase is used to express agreement or similarity between two people's preferences or actions. It connects the two clauses without a comma.

Examples:

I enjoy reading, and so does my sister.
She plays the piano, and so does her brother.
They love traveling, and so do their friends.

Alternatives:

he likes dogs and she does too.
he likes dogs, and she does as well.
he likes dogs, just like she does.
he likes dogs, and she does the same.
he likes dogs, and she does too.

He likes dogs, and so does she.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal writing to separate two independent clauses.

This phrase is used to express agreement or similarity between two people's preferences or actions. The comma before 'and' is used to separate the two independent clauses.

Examples:

The company is expanding its operations, and so is its competitor.
She completed her project on time, and so did her colleague.
He enjoys hiking in the mountains, and so does his wife.

Alternatives:

he likes dogs, and she does too.
he likes dogs, and she does as well.
he likes dogs, just like she does.
he likes dogs, and she does the same.
he likes dogs, and she does too.

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