Using commas in a list
In this English article, learn how to correctly use commas in lists when writing statements.
Using commas for clarity
An English article on how to use commas accurately to make your writing clear.
Using punctuation marks
Using different punctuation marks in writing.
Using apostrophes
Learn how to use apostrophes correctly for contraction and possession.
How to use apostrophes in contractions
Find out how to use an apostrophe to join two words together and form a contraction.
Apostrophes to contract and combine words
How to use apostrophes correctly to contract and combine words.
How to use possessive apostrophes
Find out how to use an apostrophe to show that one thing belongs to another.
Possessive apostrophes in practice
How to use possessive apostrophes correctly in your writing.
Apostrophes and how to use them
How to use apostrophes correctly for contraction and possession.
How to use a semi-colon
Find out how a semi-colon can replace a full stop between two sentences that share a theme.
Colons, semi-colons and dashes
An English guide to using colons, semi-colons and dashes effectively in your writing.
How to use semi-colons, colons and dashes effectively in your writing.
How to use semi-colons, colons and dashes effectively in your writing.
How to use commas in sentences
Find out how commas can be used between statements to make a sentence easier to read.
How to use hyphens and dashes
Find out how to use hyphens to connect words and dashes to punctuate sentences.
The difference between hyphens and dashes
Learn how to use hyphens and dashes correctly in writing.
Using hyphens and dashes
How to use hyphens and dashes accurately to make your punctuation clear.
How to use an ellipsis
An ellipsis or '...' can be used to create suspense, show words are missing or show a trailing off thought.
The ellipsis and how to use it
An English article on how to use ellipsis effectively in your creative writing.
Practise using ellipses
This English article explores how ellipsis can be used for different purposes and can be very useful in your writing.
How to use bullet points
When can you use bullet points to break up information to make it easy to read?
Using bullet points
How bullet points can help structure writing and get information across to your reader quickly.
Using bullet points in writing
How to use bullet points correctly in your writing
How to use brackets
Brackets are a form of parenthesis but when should they be used in a sentence?
Practise how to use brackets
Learn how to use brackets to add extra information to your writing.
Using parenthesis in writing
Learn how to use brackets, dashes and commas correctly when showing parenthesis in your writing.
Using parenthesis
How to use parenthesis accurately when writing.
What are paragraphs?
A number of sentences grouped together are called a paragraph. They are usually about one idea or theme.
How to use inverted commas
Find out how inverted commas are used to show when someone is speaking.
Practise using inverted commas
Guide on how to use inverted commas correctly when writing direct speech.
Writing direct speech
Learn about direct speech in this article as well as how to punctuate it correctly.
Punctuating direct speech
Direct and indirect speech and how to punctuate it properly.
Their, they're and or there?
A guide explaining the uses of there, they're and their.
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