Punctuation Matters

Punctuation Matters

Did you know a comma can save lives? The lack or overuse of punctuation can alter meanings and result in ambiguity. Here are a few lighthearted examples of how punctuation affects the meaning of a sentence.

Let’s eat grandma.
Let’s eat, grandma.

I’m sorry I love you.
I’m sorry, I love you.

Some people find inspiration in cooking their families and pets.
Some people find inspiration in cooking, their families, and pets.

You are required to work twenty four-hour shifts.
You are required to work twenty-four hour shifts.
You are required to work twenty-four-hour shifts.

I saw a man eating shark.
I saw a man-eating shark.

A clever dog knows its master.
A clever dog knows it’s master.

The doorman called the guests names.
The doorman called the guests’ names.

Remember, punctuation matters. It creates meaning as much as words do.

Nancy Roe
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