It is important to know that punctuation can make a huge difference in meaning of what you are writing. Punctuation is the practice of insert standardized signs in written to clarify the meaning. To have an effectively transmission of ideas and communicate with precision, people should use a proper punctuation. The most common example about missing a punctuation around the social media is: Let’s eat Grandma instead of Let’s eat, Grandma.
Let’s talk about three punctuation
marks in which people most commonly make mistakes at the time of writing.
- Comma,
is commonly overuse, misused and this may affect (,).
Functions
-To separates items, in a same list of three or
more. Example: To prepare the best chocolate drink you need milk, dark
chocolate powder, marshmallows and a pot.
-We can use it before some common conjunctions,
like: yet, but, for, so, nor and so. You should never use it before the
word because. Example: She isn’t ready, yet.
-When a dependent clause comes before the main
clause. Example: If you make a mistake, you should restart.
-To separate phrases that describe the same
person or thing mentioned before from the rest of the sentence. Example: Laura,
the scientist, said that she studied for 20 years.
-Use it to separate elements in a same
sentence. If the introductory element is longer than three words it is better
to use a comma. Example: At the time Laura leave her work, she took a taxi. A
time later she arrived home.
-Use it to separate adjectives. Example: His
dog is huge, brave, strong and humble.
- The
Semicolon and Colon (; and :)
Semicolon
Functions
-Use it to
separates two independent clauses that are related. Example: He is the best
cooker in the family; he has cooked several dishes.
-Use it to
separate clauses of the adverbs therefore, however, already and more.
Example:
You can go to the party; however, you should stay here before eleven o’clock.
-Use it to
separates a large list of items. Example. I visited Puerto Viejo, Limón;
Barra del Tortuguero, Limón; Isla Quiribrí, Limón; the Central Park and the
Black Star Line restaurant.
Colon Functions
- - Use
it to introduce a list of items, but be careful to use it after a word that
commonly introduces the list. Example: An essay may have the follow parts:
thesis statement, a hook, main ideas, details, introduction, body paragraph and
a conclusion.
- - It may introduce an idea. Example: you can learn about dogs: the are docile.
- You can use it after a clause that introduce a quoted material. Example: Remember what Paulo Freire said in his book: “Looking at the past must only be a means of understanding more clearly what and who they are so that they can more wisely build the future"
- The
apostrophe ( ’ )
Functions
- - Use
it to indicate possession. Example: The girl’s bag.
- - Use it when telling the time. Example: It is three o’clock.
- - Use it to contract. Example: You’re = You are
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