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[Topic] Does punctuation matter?

Updated: Mar 26, 2020

Do you pay attention to punctuation? If not, you should in writing!

Here are the most commons ones:

1) The period (.) is used as a sentence ender or after an abbreviation

  • As a sentence ender: Melissa and Lisa went to the grocery store.

  • After an abbreviation: His son, Jackson Jr., was born on Nov. 7, 2010.

2) The question mark (?) is used to indicate a direct question when placed at the end of a sentence.

  • When did Melissa leave for the grocery store?

3) The exclamation point (!) is used when a person wants to express a sudden loud expression or add emphasis.

  • Within dialogue: "Oh my god!" screamed Jane.

  • To emphasize a point: My parents' decision made me furious!

4) The comma (,) is used to show a separation of ideas or elements within the structure of a sentence. Additionally, it is used in numbers, dates, and letter writing after the salutation and closing.

  • Direct address: Thanks so much for your help, Lisa.

  • Separation of two complete sentences: We went to the shopping mall, and then we went out for dinner.

  • Separating lists or elements within sentences: Melissa wanted the small, black, and blue skirt.

5) The semicolon (;) is used to connect independent clauses.

  • Melissa was hurt; she knew John only said it to upset her.


Punctuation is really important. Do you get the joke below? Comment below if you do!



Time for the listening practice!


Read the article on Does punctuation matter?

  1. What is the talk about?

  2. Do you think you need to care about punctuation when texting? Why or why not?

  3. Are you a stickler? Give some examples.

  4. What is another word for the keyboard sign that represents a paragraph?

  5. Why is it important to care about punctuation for public speaking?

  6. Do you understand irony? Do you have friends who are ironic all the time?

  7. What words are new to you? Make your own sentence.


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