Sometimes it just feels like you have too much punctuation to place in a sentence. You know, when you have a regular punctuation point and you need to place quote marks around something. I bet you wonder if the punctuation mark goes inside or outside of the quote mark. I know I've considered this more than once. The answer—it depends on the … [Read more...]
Nerd Note: The End of the Punctuation/Emoticon Debate
When I have a grammar question, I go in search of an answer. I'm a nerd like that. The problem with my query on using punctuation with emoticons was that there didn't seem to be an answer. For example: I love it when it rains! or I love it when it rains Which is correct? Using three different punctuation marks seemed odd, but so … [Read more...]
Nerd Note: Punctuation and Emoticons
Something has bothered me for a long time. I'm sure it doesn't bug anyone but word nerds, but, since you're reading this blog, I'm assuming that you question it as well. Do you use other punctuation when you use an emoticon? For example: I love it when it rains! ;) or I love it when it rains ;) It seems strange to use three different … [Read more...]