Im a bit embarassed to say this but i need help with punctuation.?

Question

I never really understood how to use it well. Any lessons on the internet or possible for you to help.

Answer 1

I go to Grammar Book.  It gives explanations, examples, and a test.  It's a free site.  And don't be embarrassed.  It's a great thing that you want to improve yourself.

Answer 2

http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writ...

Answer 3

http://www.transaction.net/web/tutor/tex...

Answer 4

Can you tell me exactly what punctuation you need help with?  

Answer 5

The source below has more on each, and other punctuation as well, but here's a summary.

"Use a period [ . ] at the end of a sentence that makes a statement. There is no space between the last letter and the period. Use one space between the period and the first letter of the next sentence. This goes against the grain for people using the typography instilled by generations of old-fashioned typewriter users, but modern word-processors nicely accommodate the spacing after a period, and double-spacing after a period can only serve to discombobulate the good intentions of one's software. "

"Use a question mark [ ? ] at the end of a direct question. It is considered bad form to use a question mark in combination with other marks, although that is often done in informal prose in an attempt to convey complex tones: He told you what!? That combination (or similar combination) of punctuation marks is sometimes called an interrobang, but the interrobang currently has no role in academic prose."

" Use an exclamation point [ ! ] at the end of an emphatic declaration, interjection, or command.

In academic prose, an exclamation point is used rarely, if at all, and in newspaper writing the exclamation point is virtually nonexistent."

"Use a colon [ : ] before a list or an explanation that is preceded by a clause that can stand by itself. Think of the colon as a gate, inviting one to go on:"

"Use a semicolon [ ; ]

    * to help sort out a monster list:

      There were citizens from Bangor, Maine; Hartford, Connecticut; Boston, Massachusetts; and Newport, Rhode Island.

      OR

      We had four professors on our committee: Peter Wursthorn, Professor of Mathematics; Ronald Pepin, Professor of English; Cynthia Greenblatt, Professor of Education; and Nada Light, Professor of Nursing.

    * to separate closely related independent clauses:

      My grandmother seldom goes to bed this early; she's afraid she'll miss out on something."

"Use a comma to separate the elements in a series (three or more things), including the last two. 'He hit the ball, dropped the bat, and ran to first base.' You may have learned that the comma before the 'and' is unnecessary, which is fine if you're in control of things. However, there are situations in which, if you don't use this comma (especially when the list is complex or lengthy), these last two items in the list will try to glom together (like macaroni and cheese). Using a comma between all the items in a series, including the last two, avoids this problem. This last comma—the one between the word 'and' and the preceding word—is often called the serial comma or the Oxford comma. In newspaper writing, incidentally, you will seldom find a serial comma, but that is not necessarily a sign that it should be omitted in academic prose.

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Use a comma + a little conjunction (and, but, for, nor, yet, or, so) to connect two independent clauses, as in 'He hit the ball well, but he ran toward third base.'"

Answer 6

Sometimes using proper punctuation just comes with practice. If you don't have an opportunity to write a lot then you might not have had that practice.

A good place to learn how to do a lot of things is wikiHow. You can find lessons on punctuation here: http://www.wikihow.com/Use-English-Punct...

Good luck!