Punctuation & Capitalization

SECTION 1 - Punctuation 1. . is for abbreviations and ending a sentence. Example: Ted Bundy is believed to have killed over 100 people. 2. , means that whatever is in front and behind of the comma can switch pl aces. Example: The most infamous serial killers are Samuel Little, Denis radar, Ted Bundy, Yang Xinhai, etc. 3. – EM Dash Example: By 1975 samuel little had been arrested no fewer that 26 times across 11 different states–with crimes ranging from fraud to violent attacks 4. - EN Dash Example:Yang Xinhai was active in the years of 1999-2003 5. Colon. Indicates that whatever comes after it is rel ated to the word that came before it. Ways to use a colon: a list, definition, answer. Example: Most serial killers grew up in an unstable household that contains: rape, abuse, violence, incest, etc. 6. ; Semicolon Connects two independent cl auses. Example: The zodiac killer is believed to have commited 37 murders; However, this mystery remains unsolved to this day. 7. ? Ends a question (ends an interrogative sentence) Example: Will the zodiac killer ever be identified? 8. ! Ends an Excl amatory sentence. Emphasizes. Example: Aileen Carol wuornos’s l ast words were, “Yes, I'd just like to say I'm sailing with the Rock, and I'll be back!” 9. ‘ apostrophe or the quote mark (used only within quotation marks) Used for contractions. Possession Example: “Chillingly, Bundy eventually said: ‘I'd like to give my love to my family and friends.’ ” 10. “ ” quotation marks. Example: “Dahmer l ater admitted to eating the thighs, hearts and organs of many of his victims.” 11. … represent what is left unsaid. Example: Taking apart his victims was not the only thing jeffery dahmer did... 12. [ ] Brackets used to add something into the sentence. Example: The most prolific modern serial killer is arguably Dr. Harold Shipman.[with 218 probable murders and possibly as many as 250] 13. ( ) Parenthesis parenthetical info, Unnecessary information. Example: Ted Bundy (at the age of 27) committed several murders all throughout the country, all while attending l aw school. 14. / Back Sl ash. And/Or. Used for a decision. Example: who would you consider to be the worst killer, Ted Bundy/Jeffery Dahmer

1. Please list the rules of capitalization here: - Used to Capitalize the First Word of a Sentence The zodiac killer has never been identified. - Capitalize Names and Other Proper Nouns There are many known murderers across the U.S the most popul ar and Commonly heard of is Ted Bundy. - Capitalize Days, Months, and Holidays Jeffrey Dahmer was killed by a fellow inmate on November 28, 1994 - Capitalize Most Words in Titles A book I am interested in reading is “The Night Stalker” - Capitalize States, Cities, Countries, Nationalities, and