English as an Additional Language: English Punctuation

This page will help you to clarify when and how to use various marks of punctuation.

Proper punctuation is important for effective communication. When speaking, we can pause or change the tone of our voices to indicate emphasis. When writing, we use punctuation to indicate these places of emphases. Furthermore, punctuation helps you to organize your writing by providing clarity that elevates your communication style. Below are the common punctuations that you will use in your academic writing.