Punctuation has a way of adding emphasis and cadence to our written sentences. Still, many people, from native English speakers to people learning English as a foreign language, aren’t always sure when and where to use punctuation marks. If you find punctuation confusing, rest assured you’re not the only one. Plenty of people, even native […]

Although there are many specialized rules for capitalizing letters, the following four are the most common.     1. Capitalize the first words of sentences, including sentences cited in quotations:      2. Capitalize proper names, including any particular person, object, place, project, institution, river, vessel, genus, culture, ethnic group, or           formal