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Uses of the comma

April 4, 2016 - pdf

The comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence. Uses of the comma Before and after words used in apposition to… Continue reading

Using the quotation marks

April 10, 2014 - pdf

Quotation marks (“ ”) are used to set off text that denotes quoted or spoken language. Quotation marks are also used to set off titles… Continue reading

Using the apostrophe

April 7, 2014 - pdf

An apostrophe (’) is used to create possessive forms, contractions and some plural forms. It indicates where the letter has been omitted. I am =… Continue reading

Uses of comma in a simple sentence

December 4, 2011 - pdf

The comma is the shortest pause between words. The comma has the following uses in a simple sentence. To mark off nouns, pronouns or phrases… Continue reading

Using Colon

October 4, 2011 - pdf

Colons are used before explanations. We decided to cancel the match: it was raining. A colon is used when direct speech is introduced by a… Continue reading

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