Use an apostrophe to show possession: the cat’s toy
Use an apostrophe to show omitted letters in contractions: don’t, it’s, you’re
Use an apostrophe for plural...
Use quotation marks to show the exact words someone said or wrote.
Put quotation marks around a direct quote.
Place punctuation inside the quotation marks in...
Use "however" to show contrast: "I wanted to go; however, it started raining."
Use "however" at the beginning of a sentence: "However, we decided to...
Use ellipses to show omitted words in a quote
Use ellipses to indicate a pause or hesitation in dialogue
Use ellipses to suggest unfinished thoughts
Use ellipses...
Identify what “EG” refers to in your context
Open or access the EG tool, product, or feature
Review any required setup or prerequisites
Enter the needed information...
Use a comma after introductory words, phrases, or clauses
Use commas to separate items in a list
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction joining two...
Use apostrophes to show possession: the dog’s leash, the students’ books
Use apostrophes in contractions: don’t, it’s, you’re, we’ve
Use apostrophes to show omitted letters or...
Use a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses.
Use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb such as however, therefore, or meanwhile.
Use a semicolon...
Use “i.e.” to mean “that is” or “in other words.”
Example: “Bring a warm coat, i.e., a heavy jacket.”
Example: “She prefers citrus fruits, i.e., oranges...
Use a colon after a complete sentence to introduce a list.
Use a colon after a complete sentence to introduce an explanation or clarification.
Use a...
Identify the sentence’s subject and verb
Find any direct object, indirect object, or subject complement
Separate the complete subject from the complete predicate
Draw the main horizontal...
Use a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses
Use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb such as however, therefore, or meanwhile when it...
Use commas to separate items in a list
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence
Use commas after introductory words, phrases, or...
Clarify what “Has” refers to
Gather the required ingredients or materials
Prepare the workspace or equipment
Follow the correct process step by step
Check for accuracy or consistency
Adjust...
Use a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.
Use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb such as however, therefore, or...
Use a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction
Use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb such as however, therefore, or...
Use a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction
Use a semicolon before conjunctive adverbs such as however, therefore, moreover, and...
