Punctuation Pointers

You should not use a comma in front of while when you mean “during the same time.” You should use a comma in front of while when you mean “whereas” or “although.” When the word while is used as a conjunction, it has two meanings. One meaning is related to time.… continue reading

The period is usually the first punctuation mark that we learn about when we first begin reading and writing. A period is called a full stop in British English. The rules for using periods are much simpler than the rules for commas or semicolons. When… continue reading

Should you use a single or a double space after a period? This is a frequent grammar question. Putting two spaces used to be correct, but now one space is becoming more common. So, which way is correct? Here’s the easy answer: One space is… continue reading

Since And The Comma If “since” is being used as a preposition, then it doesn’t need a comma. For example: You haven’t been here since lunch. She’s long since forgotten his name. There are times that “since” is used as a subordinating conjunction to replace… continue reading