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LATEST PUNCTUATION CHECK RULES UPDATE 2016
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  • Punctuations can be your friend or enemy.
    Depending on how you use them, may change the
    entire meaning of your sentences. So it is best
    to check and proofread your work.
  • You can use reliable services from punctuation
    checker online that can verify your work.

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
  • Punctuation marks are important in writing
    because it is where you can show emphasis or
    pauses to your readers.
  • Punctuation marks are used to let your reader
    understand what you want to convey.
  • Sentence punctuation checker is a reliable tool
    you can utilize to have your sentences verified
    for correction.

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COMMA (,)
  • This is used to separate independent clause in a
    sentence.
  • Used after introductory phrase or clause that
    come before the main clause.
  • You can use comma if they prevent confusion.
  • If you are unsure of how you used your comma, try
    the comma usage checker.

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PERIOD (.)
  • Also called as full stop, it is most commonly
    used to end a sentence.
  • It is secondarily used in abbreviation and in
    website addresses as well.
  • You can use punctuation checker free online to
    confirm is your punctuation marks are in the
    appropriate place.

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COLON ()
  • A colon means "that is to say" or "here's what I
    mean.
  • These are some colon punctuation rules.
  • It is used to introduce an item or series of
    items. And you should not capitalize the first
    letter after the colon unless it is a pronoun.
  • Capitalize the first word of a complete or
    full-sentence quotation that follows a colon.

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SEMICOLON()
  • It is used to link related independent clauses in
    compound sentences.
  • It is also used to separate items in a series if
    the elements of the series already include
    commas.
  • Remember that it has a different usage from a
    colon.
  • With the help of a punctuation corrector, you
    will have no doubts that you have the perfect
    writing material.

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QUOTATION MARK ()
  • Use double quotation marks to set off a direct
    (word-for-word) quotation.
  • Remember to capitalize the first word in a
    complete quotation, even midsentence.
  • A sentence punctuation corrector services can aid
    in making your sentences right.

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APOSTROPHE ()
  • Apostrophe has three uses and these are
  • to form possessives of nouns
  • to show the omission of letters
  • to indicate certain plurals of lowercase letters.
  • You can have a punctuation check to help you in
    proofreading your writing material.

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PARENTHESES ()
  • This punctuation mark is sparingly used for
    extra, unnecessary material included in a
    sentence.
  • Keep in mind that they always come in pairs.
  • Grammar and punctuation check is an important and
    handy tool to use when you want a flawless piece
    of writing.

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  • In whatever form of writing you are to make, be
    sure to use your punctuation marks correctly.
    This is to avoid communication misunderstanding.
  • You can utilize an essay corrector to make your
    writing readable.

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  • It is better to have your sentences checked to
    ensure that you have a flawless piece. We can
    provide you assistance for free with our reliable
    grammar and punctuation tool. Visit us now
    atpunctuationchecker.org
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