It is known that there is a difference between written and spoken language. Yes, of course we always speak in the same words, but only they are not enough to express thought pauses, emotions, attitude or other stylisticism. When we speak, besides the intonation, we often use our body language that complements the meaning of speech. When we write, however, we get help from the pints. And yes, then a comma can be crucial to the meaning, you know that joke: ..let's eat children! And let's eat, children! And if it's the same in English, let's check together!
Signs
The English language deals with the same punctuation system as the Bulgarian one. And here, most often, a point, question mark and an exclusivity that ends each sentence. The comma is among the most used in the sentence itself. The right next to it are a dash, a point and a comma, a colon, a multi-point, or a parentheses or a slope. In English, however, there is one sign that is missing in our language - an apostrophe. It's very similar to a comma, only it's not put down to the word, it's up there.
Punctuation rules
And with regard to punctuation rules, both languages are very similar. But, pay attention, resemblance doesn't mean a sign of equality. So let's take a closer look and draw up the basic rules.
- Point, question mark, shout
We can boldly say that the same rules apply when used in Bulgarian and English.
- the point (full stop/period) is placed at the end of the communication sentence;
- Question mark - at the end of a question that may be formed only by intonation or contain a questionword;
- Exclamation mark - at the end of a sentence loaded with some emotionality. It can vary from enthusiasm and admiration, through compassion or confusion, to indignation, anger, or commandment.
2. Comma (Comma)
And here, as in our language, this predilection has a very rich use:
- enumeration of words;
- after introductory words and addresses;
- separation of parts of the complicated sentence;
- after "also' at the beginning of the sentence;
- before the unions and, but, for, or, nor, while (in terms of but) when connecting parts to a complicated sentence;
- in front of "too" and "either";
- in the months separation dates of years /April 8, 1872/ or in large numbers /2,565,727/
3. Tyre (A Dash)
Also called Horizon bar, quotation dash, em dash, m dash, m-rule (s) for indicating direct speech instead of bisector to introduce further clarification in the sentence. It is also called Hyphen or Hyphenation, en dash, n dash, n-rule (s) and is shorter than the above: when transferring words to a new order, in complex composite words, when adding a prefix of words that start with capital letters. for period marking /For ages 3 Colon
- before a quote, direct speech or enumeration of uniform parts;
- before formal sentences that are introduced in words like "namely" or "that is" /He gave us only one warning: namely, that we should not demonstrate again./.
4. Point and comma (Semicolon)
- connects main sentences joined with adverbs such as however, furthermore, consequentially;
- connect sentences even introduced to alliances where there is already a comma used;
- connects a simple sentence in the composition of complex which are not related to alliances;
- when listing in column, a new element follows.
5. Multipoint (Ellipsis or Three Dots)
- means a miss word, sentence or paragraph of quoted text;
- hidden meaning, non-speech or miss intentionally of certain words, incomplete enumeration.
6. Quotation marks
- for the indication of a quote;
- for dividing direct from author's speech.
7. Staples (Brackets in English punctuation)
- surround the text of the statement - years, figures, references to articles or books, targeting additional materials such as tables and diagrams.
8. Slash
- with meaning of the "or" union, especially in business correspondence, when we do not know whether we are addressing a man or woman: Dear Sir/Madam; Dear Mr/Ms;
- synonym of the word "per': 100 km/h;
- in writing dates, fraction numbers or ratios or Internet addresses.
9. Apostrophe (English Apostrophe)
As we have already said, this is a typical English sign, so we will complement the explanations with examples to illustrate its use.
- in abbreviations of two or several words, most commonly used are: can't (can not), don't (do not), Isem (I am);
- abbreviations in the word: t
- instead of the first two digits of the year:
- for the expression of ownership or for the formation of the so-called holding maturity - and in singular . . . . is added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As you can see, English punctuation is not complicated. But the absorption of rules will help you express yourself well and especially - just when you have to do it in writing. If you want to learn more about how to take advantage of the oversizing signs, to express a rich palette of sentiment and meaning in an essay, for example, sign up at Our teachers will be happy to reveal the secrets of punctuation and teach you how to check each text. More about our courses can be seen here
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