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29.04.23 Punctuation Time to read: 4min

Punctuation – Definition, Common Mistakes, and Rules

In academic writing, grammatical mistakes are frequently occurring obstacles in the process of writing an academic paper. More specifically, punctuation may create wrong meanings...

06.12.22 Punctuation Time to read: 3min

Parentheses – Punctuation Rules & Examples

Although we use parentheses (), also called parens, in our daily writing, most people still struggle to utilize them correctly. This article will cover everything...

08.10.22 Punctuation Time to read: 4min

Quotation Marks – Correct Use, Rules & Examples

Quotation marks or inverted commas are used for several purposes in English writing. We shall explore the correct use of these punctuation marks in...

28.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 3min

Colons – How to Use them Correctly

The colon is the most forward-thinking punctuation mark in English, but it’s also the most misused and challenging: you’re never sure when to use...

24.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 8min

Commas – 15 Rules & How to Use Them

Commas are one of the most misused punctuation marks. They can be confusing to use, but with a bit of guidance, you'll be able...

22.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 3min

Semicolons – Correct Use, Rules, Examples, and More

Semicolons sound complicated, but they are very straightforward to use. After all, a form of punctuation commonly used in text speak as a winking...

19.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 5min

Question Marks – How to Use Question Marks Correctly

Students often get nervous about question marks as they can be confusing. They indicate whether a sentence is an inquiry and should always be...

17.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 4min

Apostrophes – Definition, Rules & Examples

Apostrophes - the hardest punctuation mark in the English language. But why are apostrophes so confusing to so many? And is it possible to...

14.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 5min

Hyphens – Definition & Usage

Hyphens are punctuation marks (-) that can be used to either connect two words together or connect two parts of the same word while...

13.09.22 Punctuation Time to read: 4min

Dashes – How to Use Them in Sentences

Dashes are used frequently in writing for various uses. Like other punctuation marks, they are grammatical aids that make documents easier to understand. They...