click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Scribe Punctuation
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Use a period | with single capitalized word abbreviations |
Use a period | to separate decimal fractions |
Use a period | at the end of a sentence statement |
Use a semicolon | between two independent clauses that have internal punctuation |
Use a semicolon | between two independent clauses with parenthetical expression acting as a conjunction |
Use a semicolon | between two independent clauses with no conjunction |
Use a semicolon | to simplify reading the sentence because of other punctuation marks |
Use a colon | to introduce a series of items |
Use a colon | to clarify an idea |
Use a colon | with introductory words in an outline |
Use a colon | with a reference notation |
Use a comma to | set off nonessential words from the remainder of the sentence |
Use a comma to | set off nonessential appositives |
Use a comma to | set off a parenthetical expression |
Use a comma to | set off an introductory phrase or clause |
Use a comma to | set off the parts of a date |
Use a comma to | set off Inc. or Ltd. in a company name only if the frim prefers this style |
Use a comma to | set off titles and degrees after a person's name |
Use a comma to | separate words in a series |
Use a comma to | separate two independent clauses |
Use a comma to | separate the name of the state from the name of the city |
Use a hypen | when two or more words have the force of a single modifier |
Use a hypen | when figures or letters are mixed with a word |
Use a hypen | between compound names or words |
Use a hypen | between coordinate expressions |
Use an apostrophe | to show possession |
Use an apostrophe | to show letters are missing |
Use an apostrophe | to form the plurals of lowercase letters |
Use quotation marks | to show slang or awkward wording |
Use quotation marks | to specify a direct statement made by someone other than the author of the paper |
Use parentheses | to set off strongly nonessential phrase |
use a slash | to divide certain technical terms |