Punctuation and Capitalization - Page 2
What Is the Oxford Comma (or Serial Comma)?The Oxford (or serial) comma is the final comma in a list of things. The Oxford comma is the one right after eraser. The use of...March 28, 2023
Ampersand: Definition & ExamplesEver see that funny punctuation mark that looks like a music symbol? The ampersand (&) is an icon that means and. It’s often...March 2, 2023
5 Ways to Use a Semicolon, With ExamplesWhat is a semicolon? What is correct semicolon use? The most common semicolon use is joining two independent clauses without...February 22, 2023
Rules for Using CommasAh, the comma. Of all the punctuation marks in English, this one is perhaps the most misused. And it’s no wonder. There are lots...February 22, 2023
Quotation Marks: Rules and ExamplesQuotation marks are a type of punctuation used to show direct quotes, dialogue, and certain titles or otherwise to set aside...February 15, 2023
How Many Spaces Go After a Period, One or Two?When it comes to formal writing, there are so many rules for punctuation and formatting that it’s hard to remember all of them....January 5, 2023
When to Use Quotation Marks for TitlesDo you know when to use quotation marks for titles? Knowing whether to use italics or quotation marks for titles is one of the...December 29, 2022
When to Use Italics, With ExamplesItalic font, or italics, is a style of typeface in which the text appears slanted, like this. While italics are mainly used to...December 6, 2022
When to Use a Colon, With ExamplesA colon introduces an element or series of elements that illustrates or amplifies the information that precedes the colon. ...December 2, 2022
Parentheses vs. Brackets: Definitions and ExamplesParentheses and brackets are punctuation marks used to set apart certain words and sentences. Parentheses, ( ), are used to add...November 16, 2022