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Beginner's Guide to English Punctuation

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    6. How to Use Terminating Marks
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    Sentences may end with full stops/periods, exclamation points, or question marks. Find out how sentence structure affects the choice of terminating mark.

    Sentences may end with full stops/periods, exclamation points, or question marks. Find out how sentence structure affects the choice of terminating mark.

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    7. How to Use Commas
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    The comma is the most questioned punctuation mark, so Joanne will answer those tricky questions about commas in lists, interjections, and bracketing.

    The comma is the most questioned punctuation mark, so Joanne will answer those tricky questions about commas in lists, interjections, and bracketing.

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    8. How to Use Conjunctions
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    If you want to make your writing interesting for the reader, using simple, compound, and complex sentences is a must. But punctuating them can be tricky!

    If you want to make your writing interesting for the reader, using simple, compound, and complex sentences is a must. But punctuating them can be tricky!

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    9. Punctuating Numbers, Dates, & Time
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    Punctuating numbers, dates, and time is useful for everyday life. Learn proper punctuation for numbers, dates, and times in British and American English.

    Punctuating numbers, dates, and time is useful for everyday life. Learn proper punctuation for numbers, dates, and times in British and American English.

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    10. How to Use Semicolons and Colons
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    What’s the difference between a colon and a semicolon, and why does it matter? For one thing, these forms of punctuation are a must for formal writing.

    What’s the difference between a colon and a semicolon, and why does it matter? For one thing, these forms of punctuation are a must for formal writing.

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