Actually, the Comma Goes Here
A Practical Guide to Punctuation
by Lucy Cripps
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Pub Date Jun 02 2020 | Archive Date Jun 04 2020
Callisto Media | Rockridge Press
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Description
Fun, funny, and factual—the most complete guide to punctuation for beginners and experts alike. Period.
No one’s ever said that learning punctuation is fun—until now. Actually, The Comma Goes Here takes a lighthearted yet highly informative approach to ensuring you never misplace a comma again.
Whether it’s semicolons or exclamation points, this primer has you covered with chapters that dive deep into the correct use for each and every piece of punctuation. You’ll find plenty of fun (and funny) examples of proper writing while also learning how punctuation has changed throughout history.
Actually, The Comma Goes Here includes:
A complete crash course—Keep things simple with chapters that progress from the most basic punctuation (like periods) to more advanced or uncommon punctuation (like brackets).Memorable advice—Never mix your clauses up again thanks to easy-to-remember breakdowns, handy mnemonics, and entertaining sample sentences.Matters of style—Discover a quick reference chart that details the differences between the most common style guides, including the Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press.Perfect your punctuation with the help of this comprehensive guidebook.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781647399221 |
| PRICE | $12.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 166 |
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