Punctuation Marks

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What is a colon?

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A punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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When should you use a colon?

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Use a colon before a list, before a quote, or to separate two independent clauses when the second explains the first.

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What is a hyphen?

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A punctuation mark (-) used to join words or parts of words, such as in compound words.

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When should you use a hyphen?

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Use a hyphen in compound adjectives before a noun (e.g., well-known author) and to join numbers (e.g., twenty-one).

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What is the purpose of brackets?

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Brackets [ ] are used to include additional information or clarification within a quote.

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What is the difference between brackets and parentheses?

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Brackets are used for added information, while parentheses ( ) are used for supplementary information.

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What is the function of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks " " are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation.

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How do you punctuate a quote within a quote?

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Use single quotation marks for the inner quote (e.g., She said, "I heard him say, 'Hello' ").

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What is an example of a sentence using a colon correctly?

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Example: I have three favorite fruits: apples, bananas, and oranges.

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What is an example of a sentence using a hyphen correctly?

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Example: The well-known author will be speaking at the event.