Punctuation and Capitalization
Essential Comma Rules for Business EmailsLet there be no mistake—the comma wields a power far greater than its humble looks might suggest. The punctuation mark is used by...March 20, 2024
What Is an Interrobang?! Definition and ExamplesMost of the punctuation marks we know and love have been around for centuries, but can you believe that’s not the case for...January 4, 2024
When to Capitalize Job Titles and PositionsWhen should a job title be capitalized in a sentence? It’s a simple question with a less-than-simple answer. Sometimes job titles...January 1, 2024
How to Use a Possessive ApostropheYou know possessive apostrophes when you see them, but no matter how simple or common they are, knowing how to use apostrophes...October 23, 2023
Commas With “Too”: When Do You Use Them?You’ve likely read sentences in which there was a comma before and/or after the adverb too when it is used to mean “besides” or...June 1, 2023
Capitalization Rules and ExamplesThree types of words are capitalized in English: the first word in a sentence, the pronoun I, and proper nouns. Proper nouns...May 25, 2023
When to Use a Hyphen: Rules and ExamplesA hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words. Hyphens are frequently used in compound modifiers when the...May 24, 2023
How to Use Apostrophes: Rules and ExamplesApostrophes can be tricky. Sometimes they form possessives. Sometimes they form contractions. Can they ever make something...May 18, 2023
How to Use a Dash Correctly: En Dash vs. Em DashDashes are horizontal lines that connect words or ideas within a text. They can show a connection between two things or replace...May 18, 2023
When to Use a Comma Before “And”Use a comma before and when connecting two independent clauses. Placing a comma before the and that precedes the last item in a...May 15, 2023