English Plus+
Grammar Slammer: The Ellipsis
This site from Grammar Slammer at English Plus contains information regarding the correct use of the ellipsis. Several examples of the ellipsis in context are provided.
Grammar Tips
Are Those Dots Just for Decoration? Ellipsis Usage
This resource offers a quick explanation of how to use the ellipsis correctly.
SUNY Empire State College
Empire State College: Ellipses
This resource contains information regarding the correct use of the ellipsis and examples.
ACT360 Media
Writing Den: Punctuation
A brief description of the rules, usage, and examples of the each type of punctuation used when building a sentence.
ACT360 Media
Writing Tips: Sentence Builder: Comma
A brief description of the rules, usage, and examples of the "comma" in English punctuation.
ACT360 Media
Writing Tips: Sentence Builder: Dash
A brief description of the rules, usage, and examples of the "dash" in English punctuation.
ACT360 Media
Writing Tips: Sentence Builder: Hyphen
A brief description of the rules, usage, and examples of the "hyphen" in English punctuation.
Other
Saint Michael's College: Dashes
Rules and examples of the proper usage of dashes and parentheses.
Other
Stage Door: Punctuation
This site contains examples of when and how to properly use punctuation marks, including: abbreviations, metric symbols, money, titles and corporate names.
Quia
Quia: Punctuate!
Click on the two cards to match each punctuation mark with one of its usage rules.
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Other
Englishlinx: Interjections Worksheet (Writing Part 1) [Pdf]
Learn about interjections and practice writing and punctuating sentences that contain interjections.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Commas vs. Semicolons in Compound Sentences
This lesson presents information on the use of the comma and semicolon in a compound sentence. A link will take you to an interactive exercise that applies the mechanics content. L.9-10.2a Punc/Indep Clause
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: Uses of the Semicolon and Colon
This writing lab site shows students how to correctly use semicolons and colons in punctuation.
English Club
English Club: Punctuation
This EnglishClub tutorial explains what punctuation marks are, what punctuation marks do, and why punctuation marks are important. Links to supplemental songs and videos about punctuation are also provided.
Application Magazine
Aplicaciones: Ortografia Interactiva De Signos De Puntuacion
Which punctuation do we use? Here you will find seven different set of exercises so you can test your knowledge of when to use a period, a comma, a colon or parentheses.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Ellipsis Mark: Lesson 4
A screencast introducing an ellipsis and explaining its uses. Followed by a three-question quiz to check for understanding. [4:36]
Other
Margie Holds Court: Six Thoughts on "Punctuation After "Yes" and "No""
This is a discussion by a court reporter on when to use a comma or period after yes and no in response sentences with examples.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Comma Usage
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides extensive teaching examples for the appropriate use of commas. The color and graphics are engaging, and several Activote questions check student knowledge.
The Economist
The Economist: Economist Style Guide: Punctuation
This resource provides a brief discussion of each of the following types of punctuation: apostrophes, brackets, colons, commas, dashes, full-stops, inverted commas, question marks, and semi-colons. Examples are included for each type of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Semicolons: The Basics
This lesson introduces semicolons and how they are used.
University of Ottawa (Canada)
Univ. Of Ottawa Hyper Grammar: Punctuation Errors
A ten-sentence punctuation quiz that tests whether or not students can correctly detect punctuation errors. Explanations and answers provided.
Other
Grammar Monster: Using a Comma After an Interjection
Notes and examples to show how commas are used with interjections.