Category Archives: Punctuation Points
Punctuation Point: How to Use Brackets
Brackets are those square parentheses next to the letter P on most keyboards: [ ]. Maybe you’ve noticed them sitting there and wondered what they were really for. Today, I’ll give you a brief rundown of how to use them. … Continue reading
Punctuation Points: The Direct Address Comma
Recently, this cartoon made the rounds of language mavens: The comma rule depicted here is simple: use a comma with the name of a person you are directly addressing. If the name comes first, it is followed by a comma: … Continue reading
Dash It All
Hyphens, and Em-dashes, and En-dashes, Oh My! Hyphens and dashes are common pieces of punctuations that can really improve your writing—if you know how to use them. Hyphens can show relationship between words and numbers. Em-dashes can lend your writing … Continue reading
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