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Punctuation is crucial when writing in English and Spanish. The document discusses various punctuation marks including periods, commas, exclamation points, question marks, colons, and semi-colons. It provides examples of how and when to use each punctuation mark, such as using periods to end sentences and abbreviations, commas in lists and between clauses, exclamation points to show strong emotion, question marks to end questions, colons before lists and ratios, and semi-colons to combine closely related sentences.
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This document defines 10 common punctuation marks: apostrophe, brackets, colon, comma, hyphen, exclamation mark, inverted commas, full stop, semi colon, and question mark. It provides examples of how each mark is used, such as showing possession with an apostrophe, joining independent clauses with a semi colon, and enclosing direct quotations with inverted commas. The full stop, question mark, and exclamation mark are used to end declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences respectively. Overall, the document outlines the basic uses and rules of common punctuation in the English language.
Punctuation for the benefit of graduate students
Punctuation marks are conventional symbols used in writing to clarify meaning. There are 14 commonly used punctuation marks in English including periods, commas, colons, semicolons, question marks, and exclamation points. Punctuation helps clarify tone, understand context, and improve readability. Using punctuation incorrectly can change the meaning of a sentence. Each punctuation mark has specific usage rules. For example, periods end declarative sentences, question marks end interrogative sentences, and commas are used to separate elements in a list. Proper punctuation is an essential part of clear written communication.
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Punctuation marks are symbols used in writing to help structure language and indicate meaning. The main punctuation marks discussed are the period, comma, and semicolon. The period is used to end sentences and indicate abbreviations. The comma is used to separate items in lists, enclose additional information, and mark off phrases. The semicolon joins closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.
Punctuation marks
Punctuation marks are symbols used in writing to help structure language and indicate meaning. The main punctuation marks discussed are the period, comma, and semicolon. The period is used to end sentences and indicate abbreviations. The comma helps add pauses and separate items in lists. The semicolon joins closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.
Writing commas
The document provides guidelines for using commas in writing, including:
1. Using commas to separate independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions and after introductory words or phrases.
2. Using pairs of commas to set off nonessential clauses, phrases, and words.
3. Not using commas between the subject and verb or between compound predicates or subjects.
4. Separating items in a series, coordinate adjectives, contrasted elements, and quotations with commas.
Punctuations
This document discusses punctuation marks and their uses. It defines punctuation marks as symbols that provide organization and meaning to written text. Several common punctuation marks are then defined, including periods, commas, colons, semi-colons, ellipses, quotation marks, question marks, and exclamation marks. Examples of proper uses are provided for each punctuation mark. The document concludes with exercises for the reader to practice punctuation.
Rules In Capitalization And Punctuation
The document outlines 12 rules for capitalization and punctuation:
1. Capitalize the first word of a quoted sentence and titles when used before or after a name.
2. Capitalize proper nouns and titles when used as a direct address.
3. Use punctuation like periods, question marks, and exclamation points to end sentences with the corresponding emotions or sentence types.
4. Use commas, semicolons, colons, parentheses, hyphens, apostrophes and quotation marks in sentences based on standard rules.
Rules In Capitalization And Punctuation
The document outlines 12 rules for capitalization and punctuation:
1. Capitalize the first word of a quoted sentence and titles when used before or after a name.
2. Capitalize proper nouns and titles when used as a direct address.
3. Use punctuation like periods, question marks, and exclamation points to end sentences with the corresponding emotions or sentence types.
4. Use commas, semicolons, colons, parentheses, hyphens, apostrophes and quotation marks in their standard formatting functions like separating clauses, listing items, emphasizing points, and forming possessives.
punctuation.english slideshare.pptx english
The document defines and provides examples of the common punctuation marks used in writing:
- The comma, semicolon, colon, period, question mark, exclamation mark, quotation marks, parentheses, hyphen, dash, brackets, ellipses.
- Each punctuation mark indicates a pause or separation of different lengths and is used for specific purposes like separating elements in a list, introducing a quote, joining independent clauses, denoting abbreviations and possessives.
Punctuation
This document defines and provides examples of various punctuation marks. It discusses external punctuation marks (period, exclamation point, question mark) and internal punctuation marks (comma, colon, semicolon, hyphen, apostrophe). It then provides detailed descriptions and rules for using each punctuation mark, including full stops, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, colons, semicolons, apostrophes, ellipses, quotation marks, dashes, hyphens, brackets, and virgules. The document emphasizes the importance of punctuation in properly conveying meaning in written language.
Punctuations
The document discusses the history and development of punctuation in the English language. It notes that punctuation originated in classical rhetoric to indicate pauses for orators. Punctuation became more standardized with the introduction of printing in the 15th century. One of the first to codify punctuation rules in English was playwright Ben Jonson in 1640. The document then provides examples of different punctuation marks such as periods, commas, colons, and semicolons, and guidelines for proper usage.
Common Grammar Mistakes: A Helpful Guide
Even the most experienced writers could use a refresher when it comes to grammar and common mistakes.
PUNCTUATION AND CAPITALIZATION LESSON.pptx
The document discusses punctuation marks and capitalization rules in English grammar. It defines punctuation and its purpose in aiding reading comprehension. It then describes the 15 commonly used punctuation marks in detail, including their purposes and examples of proper use. It also outlines 6 basic rules for capitalization, such as capitalizing the first letter of sentences, proper nouns, names, titles, and days/months but not seasons. The document provides a thorough overview of punctuation and capitalization conventions in the English language.
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Punctuation
- 1. Informal Letters: Punctuation By Rodrigo Perez Enriquez
- 2. Punctuation is crucial when writing english or spanish • Periods • The ending of a sentence. • The end of an abbreviation. • As a decimal point. • Example: We have 35.67 degrees on State St. today.
- 3. Commas • Commas • Use commas to separate items in a list. • To separate independent clauses when they use and, or, for, nor, so, but and yet. • To separate a dependent clause from and independent clause. • To separate a word or phrase from the rest of the sentence. • To separate and introductory element from the rest of the sentence. • To separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence. • To separate the name of the state from the name of the country. • To separate date measures. • Example: My brother, a 26 years old male, is watching TV.
- 4. Showing strong emotion • Exclamation points • To show strong emotion. • Examples: • Ouch! I hurt my knee. • Good morning everyone! • “Hey!” the man yelled “please help me” • The airplane is going to crash!
- 5. Questions questions questions • Question Marks • Are used to end a question. • Examples: • What time is it? • Where are you from? • Are you going to eat it? • Can you help me please?
- 6. The colon • Colon • Before a list that is introduced by a complete sentence. • To introduce the effect or logical consequence of an action. • Before a quotation. • After the salutation in a business letter or memo. • To separate chapter and verse in a scripture. • To separate hours from minutes. • To show ratios.
- 7. Semi Cristobal Colon • Semi Colon • To combine two closely related complete sentences which are not joined by a conjunction. • To separate complete sentences that are joined by a conjunctive adverb. • To separate items in a list when commas alone would be confusing. • Example: The man was wet; he was standing in the raing without an umbrella.