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The Period, Exclamation Mark, and Question Mark A period or full stop is one of the most common punctuation marks and shows the end of your statement. Question marks and exclamation points are also used at the end of a statement, and suggests an interrogatory sentence and emphasizes a statement, respectively. The Comma, Colon, and Semicolon A comma denotes a break or pause in a statement, with appositives which add data for the subject, for denoting a series of items, and for separating introductory phrases, adjectives, and independent clauses. They are also added to make a direct address, utilized after a name, and separate direct quotes. The semicolon detaches two independent but related clauses. A period is best used instead of a semicolon where two phrases are too complex or wordy. You can also employ a semicolon to break up a series of items if these are complex, including clauses that have commas. Colons have countless uses, such as introducing a list of items. Avoid employing a colon before items in a regular series. Hyphen vs. Dash Hyphens were regularly used in the era of typewriters, when a long word reached the margin of the page. Hyphens are still employed to append prefixes to words, however, not all words with prefixes demand this punctuation mark. Compound words created by two separate ones require a hyphen, as do numbers that are written as words. Hyphens should be used if the number is below one hundred. For numbers greater than one hundred, use a hyphen between all words in the number when they are used as adjectives. The dash is used when a short interruption exists in a sentence, for an abrupt change in idea, additional comments, or an emphatic qualification. Dashes should also be employed to add further clarification, such as with a statement placed inside parenthesis. Remember that the sentence needs to still flow naturally, a disjointed statement probably needs revision regarding use of the punctuation. Double and Single Quotation Marks Double quotes comprise a direct quote from other literature or people. The single quote or apostrophe can be employed before the letter S to indicate possession. With a singular noun, and following the letter for a plural noun. A contraction of two words can also be created through the use of an apostrophe. The apostrophe can be used inside double quotes to show a quotation stated by another or a quote inside a quote. The correct use of punctuation marks can help avoid miscommunication, and help you clearly and precisely express your ideas through the written word.
Julie Thomas is from EnglishGrammarSoft.com, an English on line resource specialising in grammar tools.
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