Rules On English Punctuation.
I haven't been taught how to use punctuation in English writing. I remember our school teacher said there are no strict rules in punctuation. But I guess they are thought. Could you please recommend some grammer sites or textbooks where I can find all of the punctuation rules.
Thank you!
The use of the "," (comma) or lack there of, is a big one. I remember being tought that if you are talking or writing and you come to a brief stop, (like that) it probably requires a comma.
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https://www.grammarbook.com/
The author is Canadian and so emphasises N American English. There are some minor variations between US and UK English.
You probably use most punctuation marks reasonably well. Most problems for students relate to the comma. I recommend studying:
a) comma splice
b) use (or non-use) of comma in relative clauses
c) avoid comma in e.g. "I think that I will go out..." Germans and Russians like to add a comma before "that")
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The book Eats, Shoots and Leaves is an excellent book on punctuation. It's also really funny.
https://www.amazon.co.uk › Eats-Shoots-...
Eats, Shoots and Leaves: Amazon.co.uk: Lynne Truss: 9780007329069: Books
You may also be able to find it in PDF form.