AndyC wrote:That's awesomeTDDude wrote:Another example of the importance of punctuation.
Male version:
"A woman, without her man, is nothing!!"
Female version:
"A woman: without her, man is nothing!!"
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AndyC wrote:That's awesomeTDDude wrote:Another example of the importance of punctuation.
Male version:
"A woman, without her man, is nothing!!"
Female version:
"A woman: without her, man is nothing!!"
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Roger that! A paragraph every now and then with proper nouns capitalized comes in handy as well.MatthewKrauss wrote:Improper use of punctuation can make your message unclear, and identifies the writer as uneducated. By using correct punctuation and proper use of commas, You can make the message clear and unmistakable.
There was a time (back in the good 'ol days) when only a few of a certain age would see through this pun. The rest would feign genteel ignorance or self-rightous indignation.WildBill wrote:MoJo wrote:Coal in the stocking for both of us - - - you for suggesting that, me for knowing what you were inferring.AndyC wrote:I have an excellent example which illustrates the importance of appropriate capitalization - but it doesn't meet the 10-yr old rule so I can't share it....
But basically it involved assisting your aunt's husband, Jack, get down off a horse...![]()
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Thanks for the grammar refresher. We didn't have electronic visuals (or air conditioning) when I was in school.Thomas wrote:Ah, that image reminds me of these informative comics:
How to use a semicolon: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/semicolon" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hot To Use An Apostrophe: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
When to use i.e. in a sentence: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/ie" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Honorable mention (deals with grammar): http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;