Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Applied Business Punctuation and Business Forms
Punctuation is the use of different characters to separate words, elements, and sentences in such a way as to help to convey to the reader the exact thought of the writer.
Every one who reads and writes English, or any other language, has. Some knowledge of punctuation. Many persons punctuate well without ever having made any systematic study of the subject. In fact, comparatively few make a study of punctuation. To study literature is to study punctuation. Every thing one reads or writes is a study in punctuation, for in order to either read or write understandingly a definite regard must be given to the marks that bring out the different Shades of meaning. Conversely, a study of punctuation is a study Of language, of the balance and value of words and their relation to each other. The understanding of the ideas intended to be conveyed by the words used is the basis for good punctuation, for one cannot punctuate what he does not understand.
Any one who has formed a habit of accurate reading, even if his reading has been somewhat limited, Should be able to punctuate fairly well. If, on the other hand, his reading has been Slip-shod, his punctuation is apt to partake of that characteristic. A careful Observation Of the punctuation in one chapter of a well - written book, or in an editorial from a high - grade newspaper or maga zine, will result in a grasping of the principles of the subject - for there are general underlying principles.
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