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When punctuation is not used, or used incorrectly, sentences can become difficult to read and understand. Punctuation is a very important, useful and powerful writing tool.

Everything you need to know about brackets, what they are, and how to use them in different ways.

Colons are punctuation marks which can help you to introduce lists, introduce quotations, include extra information and separate closely-related clauses.

Not as final as a full stop but stronger than a comma; learn how a semicolon can either join or separate words.

Find out how to separate items in a list using semicolons with ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Bitesize KS3 English.

Learn how to punctuate quotations in an essay using examples from a source text. Using quotations correctly in your essay is important for supporting your points.

Dialogue makes a story engaging, if you make it clear who's speaking. Learn how to structure and punctuate direct speech in fiction with ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Bitesize KS3 English.

Find out how to use apostrophes to show possession and for when letters are omitted from words.

Discover what a comma is in this handy step-by-step guide from KS3 English.

An article featuring advice and guidance on how to use commas to punctuate sentences.

Learn proofreading techniques to check your writing for mistakes and improve your writing.