Maybe you have heard the story about how punctuation saves lives. Clearly, there is a difference between
Let’s eat, Grandma!
and
Let’s eat Grandma!
In addition to saving lives, using punctuation properly will help your writing be clean and clear and help you build your credibility as a writer.
The following pages will provide you with an overview of the basic rules regarding punctuation and will give you a chance to practice using the information you have learned.