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The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 15: Exercises Wow! You’re almost there. For Lesson 15, the last lesson of the Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, I’ve created 4 sets of exercises. When you’re finished with each set of questions, it’s time to check your answers. The button at the bottom of the page will help you[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 15: Workbook RETURN TO VIDEO VIDEO FROM THOMAS PROCEED TO EXERCISES GLOSSARY OF TERMS CLOSING CREDITS Marie’s Study Notes: Common Confusions & Conclusion What To Do About Discrepancies As you become more aware of punctuation, you may notice discrepancies in uses by writers and publishers. I would like to[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 14—BONUS LESSON: Exercises I’ve created just one set of exercises for Lesson 14. Actually, it’s not so much a set of exercises as a chance to play around and have fun. Punctuation, after all, is about clarity of meaning, and without the freedom to have fun, life loses more[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 14—BONUS LESSON: Workbook RETURN TO VIDEO VIDEO FROM THOMAS PROCEED TO EXERCISES GLOSSARY OF TERMS CONTINUE TO NEXT LESSON Marie’s Study Notes: BONUS LESSON:Interrobang An Unusual Punctuation Mark In the spirit of celebrating the ongoing evolution of the English language, I thought it would be both fun and educational[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 13: Exercises I’ve created 3 sets of exercises for Lesson 13. When you’re done with each set, be sure to finish and review your answers. Remember, just like “the fishermen who plumb the depths, / With baited lines and weighted nets,” you too are learning to fish the depths[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 13: Workbook RETURN TO VIDEO VIDEO FROM THOMAS PROCEED TO EXERCISES GLOSSARY OF TERMS CONTINUE TO NEXT LESSON Marie’s Study Notes: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Slash A Double Arrow Traffic Sign A slash is a diagonal line that tilts to the right and indicates options. Think of the double arrow[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 12: Exercises I’ve created 2 sets of exercises for Lesson 12. Have fun with them! And remember, as someone once said, “Practice makes practice [perfect].” (As you can see, even famous people [actually, it was just me] make mistakes!) PS. Remember, if you have any questions about the material,[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 12: Workbook RETURN TO VIDEO VIDEO FROM THOMAS PROCEED TO EXERCISES GLOSSARY OF TERMS CONTINUE TO NEXT LESSON Marie’s Study Notes: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Brackets A Highway Number Sign Brackets are used in pairs to enclose information that is meant to be set apart from the context. Think of[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 11: Exercises I’ve created 4 sets of exercises for Lesson 11. Take your and time and check your answers (you can use the button at the bottom of the page) when you’re done. And if they grow in your area, I hope you get to pick some blackberries when[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 11: Workbook RETURN TO VIDEO VIDEO FROM THOMAS PROCEED TO EXERCISES GLOSSARY OF TERMS CONTINUE TO NEXT LESSON Marie’s Study Notes: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Parentheses A Winding Road Sign Parentheses are similar to dashes, but are used to enclose an idea that could stand on its own, but is[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 10: Exercises I’ve created 4 sets of exercises for Lesson 10. I think you’ll find them helpful—very helpful, in fact. In learning, there’s nothing like actually trying something out—like fishing, for instance. See you soon! PS. Remember, if you have any questions about the material, you can ask them[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 10: Workbook RETURN TO VIDEO VIDEO FROM THOMAS PROCEED TO EXERCISES GLOSSARY OF TERMS CONTINUE TO NEXT LESSON Marie’s Study Notes: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Dash Language is Always Changing The dash, like parentheses and brackets, can be among the most confusing punctuation marks in the English language. Not even[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 9: Exercises I’ve created 4 sets of exercises for Lesson 9. Rather than re-explain where everything is, I’ll simply remind you to take your time with the exercises and to review anything you might want to review. Isn’t it interesting how some words with re need a hyphen, while[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 9: Workbook RETURN TO VIDEO VIDEO FROM THOMAS PROCEED TO EXERCISES GLOSSARY OF TERMS CONTINUE TO NEXT LESSON Marie’s Study Notes: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Hyphen A Railway Crossing Sign The hyphen shows a separation between parts of a word. Think of a railway crossing sign. This sign tells you[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 8: Exercises I’ve created 4 sets of exercises for Lesson 8. The procedure, as always, is simple; namely, fill in your answers and then use the “Finish Exercise” button to check them. I’m excited for the next lesson; however, please feel free to review the video, review the study[…]
The Basic Cozy Punctuation Course Lesson 8: Workbook RETURN TO VIDEO VIDEO FROM THOMAS PROCEED TO EXERCISES GLOSSARY OF TERMS CONTINUE TO NEXT LESSON Marie’s Study Notes: Punctuation Within a Sentence:Semicolon A Yield Sign The semicolon shows a longer pause than a comma, but not as long as a period. Think of the yield sign[…]