Punctuation & Grammar Tips

Common Errors and Tricky Rules

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Do not hesitate to search YouTube or utilize the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL, Purdue University) to confirm your understanding and the correct use of grammar and punctuation.  The rules can be intricate and nuanced, so refreshing your knowledge and pursuing continuous learning is worthwhile. 

Here are a few tutorials to consider; however, there are numerous resources online.  Take the time to review the rules and improve your understanding.

Key Grammar Concepts for Adults

Purdue University OWL

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​The Comma

Ten Comma Rules (10 min.)

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​​The Colon and the Semicolon

How to Use Colons and Semicolons (10 min.)

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The Hyphen

En Dashes, Em Dashes and Hyphens (9 min.)

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The Subjunctive Mood

The English Subjunctive (10 min.)

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How to Conjugate and Use the Present Subjunctive (10 min.)

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The Subjunctive Mood (10 min.)

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