Punctuation and Capitalization - Page 8
- Everything You Want to Know About Poetic ApostropheWhat do apostrophes do? They show possession (e.g., Bonnie’s son; the dog’s bone). Perhaps you thought apostrophes did only this...July 24, 2016
5 Ways to Abuse a CommaCommas are finally receiving high praise. Teachers stress their role in helping readers discern the correct meaning of sentences....February 13, 2016- Exclamation Point (or Exclamation Mark): How It’s UsedThe exclamation point, also called an exclamation mark, is a punctuation mark that goes at the end of certain sentences. It’s...February 9, 2016
Quotation Marks and DialogueQuotation marks are used to identify words that someone has said. You’ll often find them in fiction, where they signify dialogue,...January 8, 2016
Hyphen vs. Dash – – — What’s the Difference?Hyphens and dashes are easy to mix up. After all, they’re both horizontal lines that come between words and their difference in...January 7, 2016
Eight Uncommon Typography and Punctuation MarksThere’s a popular television program about antiques and collectibles. Hopeful participants bring various items for appraisal....November 14, 2015- 101 Guide to Understanding the Question Mark (?)Without question marks, we’d miss out on all kinds of things: invitations, jokes, the Riddler . . . No doubt, the question mark...November 10, 2015
- When to Use an Em DashWriters love em dashes. It’s not difficult to understand why—em dashes are versatile tools. Once you find out about these handy...September 27, 2015
The Meaning Behind a Semicolon TattooEditor’s Note: This post was published in 2015 for informational purposes only and was updated to reflect recent data in 2018. If...August 23, 2015
Say Hello to the Exclamation Comma: The Punctuation Mark You Never Knew You NeededThe now-extinct glyph was created and patented in Canada by three American inventors in 1992, and true to its name, it was...July 1, 2015