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D. Writing

Writing Bussines Letter

1 Add appropriate punctuation to these letters to fully recognize and understand the letter.

Punctuation plays a crucial role when writing, especially, a business letter. Improper use or absence of
punctuation may lead to misunderstanding and/or meaning hindrance. Check the following list of
punctuation to guide you.

Punctuation
. Period
Ends sentences and used in abbreviations
, Comma
Creates a separation or pause between words or phrases
“ Quotation Mark
Indicates speech, a title, or slang
‘ Apostrophe
Indicates possession or missing letters
; Semicolon
Links two closely related sentences
: Colon
Introduces an element that illustrates or amplifies the clause before the colon
! Exclamation Point
Used with interjections, or strong commands
? Question Mark
Shows a sentence is an inquiry
{ } Braces
Forms a list within a list
[ ] Brackets
Shows that words were added to a direct quotation
( ) Parentheses
Sets apart clarifying elements of asides
… Ellipsis
Signals omitted information, a pause, or trailing off.
- Hyphen
Joins words or separates words’ syllables
_ Dash
Sets apart an idea or element within a sentence

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English for Executive Administrative Assistant