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Grammar tips — punctuation

Online grammar has an Australian/New Zealand emphasis (e.g. -ise not -ize spelling). However, it is relevant for anyone interested in grammar. The tips on this page are written by Mary Morel.

You need a basic understanding of parts of speech to understand some of these tips.

If you have a grammar query email info@onlinegrammar.com.au

apostrophes and joint ownership
brackets - round, square, angle
commas (,)
comma before etc.?
however - commas or semicolons?
Latin expressions and italics
Legislation dates and italics
rules for quotes and testimonials
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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