Punctuation RulesHESI A2 cheat sheet

Comma, semicolon, colon, apostrophe

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Comma

Lists, after an introductory element, before FANBOYS joining clauses
Around nonessential information only

Semicolon

Joins two closely related independent clauses

Colon

Introduces a list or explanation; needs a complete sentence before it

Apostrophe

Possession and contractions only — never to form a plural
its possessive vs it's = it is

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Comma, semicolon, colon, apostrophe

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