Question

Does the following sentence need a comma?

We plan to call Brandi about the party and ask her to show up early.
Yes, because the coordinating conjunction separates two complete thoughts.
No, because there is only one independent clause.
No, because the sentence has two independent clauses on either side of the coordinating conjunction.
Yes, because there is only one independent clause.

Answer 1

Answer:

No, because the sentence has two independent clauses on either side of the coordinating conjunction.

Explanation:

The conjunction takes the place of the comma

Answer 2

Answer:

No, because there is only one independent clause.

Explanation:

There is only one thought  in this sentence and does not need a comma