Lessons About Punctuation

Eiffel tower is the most famous monument in France.

eiffel Tower is the most famous monument in France.

Eiffel Tower is the most famous monument in France.

I have been to San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.

I have been to San Francisco California; Reno Nevada; and Seattle Washington.

I have been to San Francisco California, Reno Nevada, and Seattle Washington.

I have been to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.

The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue.

The American flag has: three colors. Red, white, and blue.

The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.

I need a few items at the store, clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.

I need a few items at the store; clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.

I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.

Dr. Murray, Michael Jackson’s doctor, was texting at 1:08 p.m. during the hours that the pop singer passed away in his L.A. home.

Dr. Murray, Michael Jackson’s doctor, was texting at 1:08 pm during the hours that the pop singer passed away in his LA home.

Dr Murray, Michael Jackson’s doctor, was texting at 1:08 p.m. during the hours that the pop singer passed away in his L.A. home