While double quotation marks have a lot of functions, in US English single quotation marks are only used in a few instances. Learn when to use single quotation marks effectively.
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When to Use Quotation Marks
Quotation marks may seem like a fairly standard punctuation mark, but they are often used incorrectly or not used when they should be used. Learn four rules for when you should use quotation marks.
Read Blog »Commas with City and State
While many writers remember the comma before the state, they forget the one after the state. See examples and practice this punctuation rule.
Read Blog »Commas with Introductions
Commas come after introductions before the main independent clause. Learn 6 types of introductions and how to punctuate them.
Read Blog »Em Dash
Em dashes are a beloved punctuation mark; they are so versatile and fun. Learn all the ways you can use em dashes in your writing.
Read Blog »Commas with Relative Clauses (which, that, who…)
A tutorial on when to use comas before relative clauses/phrases. Relative clauses/phrases begin with which, that, who, whom, whose.
Read Blog »Using En Dashes
Colons with Independent Clauses
Colons with Lists
Commas with Dates
Semicolons with Complex Lists
Commas with Interrupters Part Three: Regular Interrupters
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Bite-Sized Punctuation (19)
Single Quotation Marks
When to Use Quotation Marks
Commas with City and State
Commas with Introductions
Em Dash
Commas with Relative Clauses (which, that, who…)
Using En Dashes
Colons with Independent Clauses
Colons with Lists
Commas with Dates
Semicolons with Complex Lists
Commas with Interrupters Part Three: Regular Interrupters
Commas with Interrupters Part Two: Appositives
Commas with Interrupters Part One: Direct Address
Semicolons with Independent Clauses Part 2
Semicolons with Independent Clauses Part 1
Commas with Dependent Clauses
Commas with Independent Clauses
Commas with Adjectives
When to Use Quotation Marks
Commas with City and State
Commas with Introductions
Em Dash
Commas with Relative Clauses (which, that, who…)
Using En Dashes
Colons with Independent Clauses
Colons with Lists
Commas with Dates
Semicolons with Complex Lists
Commas with Interrupters Part Three: Regular Interrupters
Commas with Interrupters Part Two: Appositives
Commas with Interrupters Part One: Direct Address
Semicolons with Independent Clauses Part 2
Semicolons with Independent Clauses Part 1
Commas with Dependent Clauses
Commas with Independent Clauses
Commas with Adjectives