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Overview of English Grammar: Punctuation and Mechanics
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General Mechanics

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Common Spelling Errors

It is important to be familiar with common spelling errors to avoid them in your own writing.

Capital Letters

Capital letters are used to make certain words stand out.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or phrase.

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Numbers

Sometimes it is appropriate to write numbers as numerals; other times they should be spelled out.

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Italics

Writers use italics to emphasise certain words such as titles, scientific words, and foreign words. 

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