Punctuation
How are commas used in a list?
Find out where to place a comma within a list.
How to use commas in sentences
Commas can be used between statements to make a sentence easier to read.
How to use inverted commas
Inverted commas are used to show when someone is speaking.
How to use possessive apostrophes
You can use an apostrophe to show possession. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary 2nd level English and literacy guide.
How to use brackets
Brackets are used to add extra information to a sentence. Find out when to use the.
How to use hyphens and dashes
Hyphens are shorter than dashes and are used to connect words. Dashes are used as punctuation in sentences.
How to use bullet points
Bullet points break up information to make it easy to read.
How to use an ellipsis
An ellipsis or '...' is used to create suspense, show words are missing or show a trailing off thought.