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Punctuation

	Joys of Punctuation - Explains when to use commas, semicolons, dashes and hyphens, with light-hearted examples of correct and incorrect usage. Rate this
	Punctuation Tips - Features a list of commonly used and misused punctuation marks, with examples. Rate this
	Punctuation - A detailed look at how to use punctuation effectively and correctly. Discusses each mark in turn, with a quiz in each section to test understanding. Rate this
	Punctuation Chart - A simple table shows the names and symbols, what they do and when to use them. Includes a famous example of the humorous effect of poor punctuation. Rate this
	Punctuation Reminders - A list of the most common errors, with sentences indicating correct usage. Rate this
	Quotations and Correct Punctuation - Explains and illustrates the rules which apply to quoted material, including where to place colons and commas. Rate this
	Punctuation - Describes common difficulties and how to work out the correct usage, as well as taking account of international differences. Rate this

Articles in this category:

• How To Use Punctuation - The most common mistake people tend to make while writing is in the use of Punctuation. Wrong punctuation can damage the flow of ideas and change meaning, but properly used punctuation not only helps...
• The Fear of Punctuation - The Fear of Punctuation
  By Jane Straus
  
  If you have a sentence followed by a list, do you use a semicolon or a colon? The answer: That depends…Did you introduce the list with an introductory word such as such as? Did you have a complete sentence ...
• The Power of Punctuation - ...
• Where Are The Punctuation Points In Your Life? - We live in a very busy age with many pressures and demands on our time. Often in workplaces there is a culture of busyness, where it’s important to be seen to be busy and stressed. Isn’...
• Does Punctuation Really Matter in Email? - ...
• Your Spellchecker Can Catch Punctuation Mistakes - Even though you should never only rely on your spellchecker to find mistakes in your document, you can make the most of your spellchecker by changing the settings. It isn't as scary as it sounds and ...
• Are You Feeling Dash-ing? Using Punctuation for Effect and Influence - ...
• Working on the Internet: Proofreading and Editing Online - English Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation - When one is in a creative state, rarely can one also be in a detail state. Thus, mistakes in correct grammar, spelling and continuity of all details, may happen. Also, proofreading our own work can be very difficult, for all of us. This is because the sa...
• Working on the Internet: Proofreading and Editing Online - English Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation - ...