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Uses of the comma
The comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence. Uses of the comma Before and after words used in apposition to… Continue reading
Using the quotation marks
Quotation marks (“ ”) are used to set off text that denotes quoted or spoken language. Quotation marks are also used to set off titles… Continue reading
Using the apostrophe
An apostrophe (’) is used to create possessive forms, contractions and some plural forms. It indicates where the letter has been omitted. I am =… Continue reading
Uses of comma in a simple sentence
The comma is the shortest pause between words. The comma has the following uses in a simple sentence. To mark off nouns, pronouns or phrases… Continue reading
Using Colon
Colons are used before explanations. We decided to cancel the match: it was raining. A colon is used when direct speech is introduced by a… Continue reading
Punctuation Exercise
Use appropriate punctuation marks in the following sentences. 1. We had a great time in France the kids really enjoyed it 2. Some people work… Continue reading
Punctuation: Colon
The colon (:) marks a bigger pause than that is expressed by the semicolon. It is sometimes used with a dash after it. We cancelled… Continue reading
Comma – Part II
To separate adjectives used in the predicative position Adjectives used in the predicative position are always separated by commas. He is tall, dark and handsome.… Continue reading
Comma
The punctuation mark comma (,) has the following uses. To connect the items in a list Commas are used to connect the items in a… Continue reading
Apostrophe
The punctuation mark (‘) is called apostrophe. It has the following functions. In writing a contraction The apostrophe is used in writing a contraction. It… Continue reading