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Day: February 1, 2020

History of Punctuation in English

What is the History of Punctuation?

Posted on February 1, 2020May 23, 2020 by Cozy Grammar

Sometimes knowing a little history can go a long way in helping us understand a subject. Exploring the story of where punctuation comes from is not only interesting but can also help us learn to use the dots, lines, and squiggles of punctuation easily, freely, and joyfully.

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