63 Answered Questions for the topic punctuation

03/14/19

Why does an ellipsis have three dots?
It might be an odd question, but I'm trying to comprehend why do we use three dots in an ellipsis. Wouldn't two dots suffice? An ellipsis serves a dual purpose, it can be used to either denote an... more
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Punctuation English Grammar Writing

03/14/19

Comma or not? Question or Period?
> Before[...] you asked if I was _____. Should there be a comma after 'before' or is the ellipsis okay? Also, should the sentence end with a period or a question mark?
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Punctuation English Grammar Writing

03/14/19

How to punctuate an example indicated by "say"?
I'm wondering how commas should be placed around the word "**say**" and the following clause in a sentence like this: > If you have, say, a bucket, that you would like to fill with water, then... more
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Punctuation Esl/esol Speech Commas

03/14/19

Is it necessary to add a comma before 'too'?
Copied over from the writers site. As in these two examples: They all wished to have one too. They all wished to have one, too. Perhaps what makes comma usage in these examples is that, in... more
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Punctuation English Grammar Writing

03/13/19

Using "and" twice in a list?
About using *and*, I've learned it is usually used in lists, between the last two items. For example: >I like movies, traveling *and* going out with friends. Please tell me if the use of... more
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03/13/19

Should I put a comma before the last item in a list?
Should I put a comma before the last item in a list?> I would like crackers, cheese and some soda. > I would like crackers, cheese, and some soda.
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Punctuation

01/16/19

Is a comma usually precedes the opening quotation marks in a line of dialogue, setting off the speakers words from the rest of the sentence

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Punctuation

03/18/18

Correct punctuation.
They wanted to go to the movies very badly but they were snowed in.
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Punctuation

02/28/18

Improper or Proper use of a colon (:)
My work wants me to put a colon (:) in an address line. For example; 1234 Main Street Suite: 700.  Is this proper use of a colon?
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02/21/18

Writing about a small town built with rocks containing diamonds.
I shouldn't make my thing too long but here, i have no idea how to write a good piece / make my description of the place more natural and easy to visualize: Help me make my writing better    Each... more
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Punctuation Literary Analysis

12/05/15

Punctuation
Is the semicolon ( ; ) the correct punctuation need it at the end of this thesis? if not what should I use? This is for a literary analysis of "the parable of the good seed"   This allegory... more
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09/30/15

The following sentences are run-on sentences. Correct each sentences by adding a conjunction (and, or, but, because, so) or punctuation to make two sentences
1. The boy gobbled down the pancakes and drank his milk and went to his room to get ready for school   2. Bob dashed downstairs and got his backpack and ran outside to catch the bus.   3. The... more
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Punctuation English Grammar Writing

11/05/14

English problem
Amanda is a human being with dual characteristics of feminine and masculine traits thus she is in conflict between being a stereotypical female character and an independent female... more
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