Punctuate Your Point
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Punctuate Your Point
Title: Punctuate Your Point!
Word Count: 364
Summary:
Does punctuation matter in an email? Absolutely! Why is correct punctuation so critical? Consider this: Will your customers or colleagues trust your professionalism if you can't even punctuate a sentence properly? Using proper punctuation showcases your professionalism and competence.
Keywords: email, communication, business, marketing, customer service
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Article Body:
Does punctuation matter in an email? Yes, it does! Why is it so important to follow punctuation rules? Consider this: Will your customers or colleagues feel confident in your work if you can't punctuate a sentence correctly? Proper punctuation is a clear sign of professionalism and competence.
Want to test your punctuation skills? Try the quiz below.
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Quiz:
Directions: Indicate whether the punctuation of each phrase is Correct (C) or Incorrect (I).
1. (You're) our first choice for this job.
2. (It's) a beautiful city.
3. (They're) is a videoconference tomorrow.
4. Please send the information by (Monday May 5).
5. The teleconference was held in (September 2005).
6. In (June 2006), we launched a new product.
7. Call before (noon, or) you won’t be able to obtain a dinner reservation.
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Solutions:
1. Correct.
You're is a contraction for You are.
2. Incorrect.
It's should be Its.
It's is a contraction for It is.
3. Incorrect.
They're means They are.
The correct word here is There.
4. Incorrect.
Correct punctuation: Monday, May 5.
A comma separates the day of the week from the month.
5. Correct.
Don’t use commas with just the month and year (e.g., June 2006).
6. Correct.
Same reasoning as above.
7. Correct.
When a conjunction like or connects independent clauses, use a comma.
The subject you is implied in the first clause.
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Score:
- 7 = Perfect. Keep emailing!
- 5?"6 = Not bad. Consider learning more from my book, Email Etiquette Made Easy.
- 3?"4 = Need improvement. Check out Email Etiquette Made Easy.
- Less than 3 = Ouch! Call me for immediate help.
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