Punctuation
Purpose
Punctuation uses symbols to separate and give meaning to words in sentences. It shows where to pause, what words are quotations, and more.
How
Very beginning writers: Focus on the period so readers know where sentences end. Run-on sentences with no punctuation are very confusing for readers.
Informal writing:
- Period
- Commas
- Question marks
- Maybe quotation and exclamation marks
Formal writing: Know and use all the punctuation marks correctly.
See it in Action!
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Basic Punctuation: Period, Comma, Question and Exclamation Mark
Learn about the most common punctuation marks.
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Punctuating Sentences – 4 Pages
Includes:
- What is a sentence?
- The complex sentence
- Punctuating complex sentences
- Punctuation
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Tips for Using Punctuation Marks
Learn about periods, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, and more.
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Punctuation Rules for Writing
Covers many punctuation rules for clear writing.
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Punctuation: The Ultimate Guide
This guide from Grammarly explains the rules and uses of common punctuation marks to help you write clearly and correctly.