How to Use Hyphens (Examples + Explanation)
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February 18, 2025
A hyphen ( – ) is a punctuation mark we use to connect words and make compounds words or phrases.
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En Dash vs. Em Dash (How to Use Dashes + Examples)
Dalia Y
February 11, 2025
What is an en dash vs. em dash? An en dash (–) is slightly longer than a hyphen (-) but
Capitalization Rules (With Examples)
Dalia Y
February 10, 2025
Capitalize from this guide on the rules of capitalization in English. When to capitalize and when not to capitalize is
Should the Days of the Week be Capitalized?
Dalia Y
February 7, 2025
The rules of capitalization may seem obvious, but looks can be deceiving. Do we capitalize the days of the week?
Do Periods go Inside or Outside of Brackets?
Dalia Y
January 3, 2025
The question of whether to place punctuation inside or outside of parentheses regularly perplexes writers. We all know that it’s
Is it Nerve-Racking, Nerve-Wrecking or Nerve-Wracking?
Dalia Y
May 25, 2024
Which is correct: nerve-wracking or nerve-racking? To describe something as extremely irritating, annoying, or trying; (as in, a nerve-racking day;