Open Vs Close Punc
Open Vs Close Punc
Open Vs Close Punc
Closed Punctuation
Using the wrong style of punctuation in the wrong context
can cost you a job interview or credibility among your
coworkers and peers. When you use correct punctuation in
the right context, it signals that you have an eye for detail,
care about professionalism and are capable of
communicating effectively. There are two types of
punctuation that are used in different contexts: open
punctuation and closed punctuation. Knowing how and when
to use each of these styles will prove useful in your personal
and professional life.
Open Punctuation
Open punctuation uses fewer terminal punctuation marks -periods and other marks that denote the end of a sentence -as well as fewer commas than closed punctuation. When you
think of open punctuation, monopoly is the name of the
game. When using open style, dont use periods in
abbreviations, acronyms or times of day. Avoid using commas
where one is optional in a sentence, such as the Oxford
comma -- the comma before the conjunction in a list. When in
doubt, remove the comma.
When to Use
Closed Punctuation
In contrast to open punctuation, closed punctuation uses
commas and periods in a strict manner. Closed punctuation is
what youd typically learn and use in an English classroom.
With abbreviations, introductory greetings or a letter closing,
you use commas and periods. For example, when you write
Dear Mr. Jones, or sign a letter Sincerely, youd use a
comma after both phrases, as opposed to open punctuation.
When to Use