Rule of the Week: Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase. Explanation:When you start a sentence with an introductory clause or phrase, it’s good practice to separate it from the main clause with a comma. This helps the reader understand where the introduction ends and the main idea begins. Examples:✅ After the meeting,…

The Idiom of the Week is “A blessing in disguise.” Meaning: Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good. Example:👉 “Losing that job turned out to be a blessing in disguise — it pushed me to start my own business.” Now go ahead and use this idiom in your CXC…

A hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark used to connect words or parts of words together. It’s used to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity. Common Uses:✅ Compound words: ✅ Word breaks at the end of a line: ✅ Prefixes: Example in a Sentence: And there you have it. Now go ahead and use hyphens correctly…

The interrobang (‽) is a punctuation mark that combines a question mark (?) and an exclamation mark (!) into a single symbol. It’s used to express a mixture of question and surprise or disbelief — basically, when you want to ask something but also convey strong emotion. Example: It’s not commonly used in formal writing,…

An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to: Examples: ✅ Possession ✅ Omission of letters (contractions) ✅ Plural of letters/symbols (rare) So there you go. I hope all writers use this tip in their CXC prep/ CSEC prep. New tips added daily! Subscribe!

What is a colon? A colon (:) is used to introduce something: a list, an explanation, a quote, or an example. It’s like a little drumroll that says, “Here it comes!” 🔑 When do you use a colon? ✅ To introduce a list or a series.✅ To introduce an explanation, definition, or elaboration.✅ To introduce…

A semicolon is a punctuation mark that connects two independent clauses (complete sentences) that are closely related in thought but could stand alone as sentences on their own. It shows a stronger connection than a period, but weaker than a conjunction like “and” or “but.” 🔑 When do you use a semicolon? ✅ To connect…

A comma is a small pause in a sentence that helps separate ideas, list items, or clauses. It keeps sentences clear and easy to read. 🔍 Main Uses of a Comma: ✏️ Example Sentence: Without commas: With a comma: Now go ahead and use commas in your essays. I hope all writers use this tip…