All Punctuation Articles

The Apostrophe – Shouldn’t Cause a Catastrophe!

10 Apr 2009
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word apostrophe comes from the Greek apostrophes, meaning “turning away” (to one in particular). An apostrophe symbolizes letters that have been “turned away”, or discarded, in order to make a word shorter or easier to pronounce.
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Commas after Introductory Phrases

23 Mar 2009
The comma is a punctuation mark, mainly used to separate phrases within the same sentence. Commas can make written sentences easier to read, because they allow for slight pauses between ideas.
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Using Commas Correctly

2 Dec 2008
Commas can drastically change the meaning of a sentence, and therefore correct positioning of commas is vital to convey the meaning of a sentence correctly. This post covers correct use of the comma.
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Using Hyphens

20 Feb 2009
Hyphens are used to link words that function as a single adjective before a noun. They are used with compound numbers, and to avoid confusion or awkward letter combinations. Hyphens are also used with certain prefixes and suffixes and in certain special cases.
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3 Tips for Using the Correct End of Sentence Marker

26 Nov 2008
Different punctuation marks are used to end different kinds of sentences. How do you know which ones to use? Check out these simple tips on how to end your sentences. Here are three basic punctuation marks that are used at the end of a sentence.
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3 Common Mistakes in English Punctuation

12 Oct 2008
Punctuation marks that are not placed where they should be give a negative impression of the writer as much as bad grammar does. When proofreading your work, an online punctuation checker will be helpful. It will help you to avoid committing the most common punctuation mistakes people make, three of which are given here...
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