If you see how switching the commas around it the title change meaning or if you just like a laugh a page and care to learn some language history along the way, this book is for you. Truss says “Punctuation gives sentences manners.” She explains how punctuation allows sentences to speak to us rather than merely appear before us.
33 responses to ““Punctuation Speaks to Us” by Carl D’Agostino”
jbstoons
April 29th, 2013 at 14:02
Now that’s how you read between the lines.
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Carl D'Agostino
April 29th, 2013 at 20:53
You got it !
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Genie
April 28th, 2013 at 14:05
Love it! I’m often frustrated when I see people not know the difference between: its and it’s. It’s such a simple thing to know the value of punctuation, its benefits are vast!
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Carl D'Agostino
April 28th, 2013 at 14:22
Yes but British grammar prefer its’ over American its for possessive.
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Carl D'Agostino
April 28th, 2013 at 11:52
You won’t be disappointed.
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rynnasaryonnah
April 28th, 2013 at 09:29
Sounds like an interesting book. Although, I’m more of a romantic novel sorta reader. Heh. Love the panda story and the dialogue between ! and ?.
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earthriderjudyberman
April 26th, 2013 at 07:57
Very creative, Carl. I love this … as well as the book you’re reading. I use the “Dear John” letter in it to make a point about the importance of punctuation.
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Carl D'Agostino
April 27th, 2013 at 08:14
I’ll have to reread that one.
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utesmile
April 26th, 2013 at 03:01
Carl, I know htat book, and I have seen lots of funny sentences with the wrong or missing punctuation. Love your cartoon!
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Carl D'Agostino
April 26th, 2013 at 06:38
From this and other posts re I was surprised how many people know about it just from my followers alone.
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Three Well Beings
April 26th, 2013 at 02:54
Really clever!! I loved this! I read college student essays all day long…I wish through the years I’d collected the best of the best! 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
April 26th, 2013 at 06:37
History essays were same with misuse people, places, things , dates. The classic is how Angelo Saxon(you know, that Italian Anglophile) conquered England.
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Hippie Cahier
April 25th, 2013 at 17:51
I enjoy that book. The one thing that frustrates me, though, is it is written according to British English punctuation rules, which occasionally vary from American English rules. Potato/potahtoe. 😉
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 18:34
I think the semi colon is absolutely useless. Just start a new sentence and stop it with 17-18 Century style with compound complex sentences. For high school and college papers gives student lower grade for often misuse
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RoSy
April 25th, 2013 at 16:25
Educational & funny!
Nice pic of you Carl 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 17:16
Ya shoulda seen me 40 years ago.
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RoSy
April 25th, 2013 at 17:38
😉
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lulu
April 25th, 2013 at 14:47
You are way too clever today. Love this!
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 17:15
Stay tuned.
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Deb
April 25th, 2013 at 13:43
That funny, Carl!
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 17:14
Thanks.
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Mark Petruska
April 25th, 2013 at 11:37
@#%!^&*
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 13:33
We used to sing this old hymn down at the old Presbyterian Church.
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adeeyoyo
April 25th, 2013 at 10:48
I love these. Punctuation can have either good or devastating effects on some sentences!
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 13:41
i know: exactly” what & you mean)
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seeker
April 25th, 2013 at 09:04
Hilarious !!! & what do you think of the book???
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 13:40
It was a very insightful and enjoyable read and made me see how important punctuation is for reading For instance, the Latin of the Romans when writing was all capital letters, no punctuation, no spaces between words and sentence order of words was not important like it is in today’s languages. Also since I create humor I have a real appreciation for her mind to be so funny yet so academic at the same time.
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georgettesullins
April 25th, 2013 at 07:05
Remember David Brinkley? I remember the most charming commercial for his news broadcasts with his grandson in his lap and explaining the importance of the punctuation marks. I wonder if that grandson is a writer today??
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 08:36
Chet and David, I remember. They reported the news. Today’s news broadcasters make their presentation of the news the news.
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connellykevin
April 25th, 2013 at 06:44
Great post!!! Almost afraid to use punctuation, I’m also a fan of that wonderful book, I love seeing I am not alone in that, thanks, Kevin.
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 08:34
I really enjoyed it. Esp how punctuation may alter entire meaning of Bible verses.
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Maxi
April 25th, 2013 at 05:49
This is hysterical Carl, will be laughing all day. Larger income bracket is my favorite.
Hey, you’re lookin’ handsome with your specs.
blessings ~ maxi
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Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2013 at 06:01
Dollar Store specials.
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