Punctuation is the practice of putting proper stops and marks in writing. Punctuation makes the meaning of a sentence clear. In some cases, a wrongly… Continue reading
Uses of comma in a simple sentence
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
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
Punctuation Exercise
Use appropriate punctuation marks in the following sentences. 1. We had a great time in FranceĀ the kids really enjoyed it 2. Some people work… Continue reading
Semicolon, Colon and Interrogation mark
Semicolon (;) The semicolon represents a longer pause than the comma. It is used to separate the clauses of a compound sentence, when they contain… Continue reading