6.1.1: Punctuation
Maybe you have heard the story about how punctuation saves lives. Clearly, there is a difference between:
- Let’s eat, Grandma!
and
- Let’s eat Grandma!
In addition to saving lives, using punctuation properly will help your writing be clean and clear and help you build your credibility as a writer.
The following sections will provide you with an overview of the basic rules regarding punctuation and will give you a chance to practice using the information you have learned.