Punctuation Revision Flashcards
what is a Colon
a punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation.
Simple: connects two thoughts when the second explains, completes, or summarizes the first. Anticipatory
what is a semi-colon
a punctuation mark (;) indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.
simple: connects two sentences that are closely related. Pretty neutral
How is comma uses to mark subordinate/ dependent clauses
If the sentence begins with a dependent clause, a comma goes at the end of the clause (and right before the beginning of the next clause)
what is a Bracket
Brackets are most commonly used to immediately describe a word or thought inside a sentence.
what is a Dash
Dashes are used to introduce or emphasize a new thought into a sentence to clarify its intent.
