Mind your periods, commas and question marks today. It's National Punctuation Day.
A Web site devoted to the annual observance provides examples on the importance of dots, dashes and marks in conveying meaning. Here's an excerpt:
How punctuation changes the meaning of a sentence
Let’s eat, mommy.
Let’s eat mommy.
Quality service and attention to detail.
Quality, service, and attention to detail.
Don’t use commas, which are not necessary.
Don’t use commas which are not necessary.
Punctuate this paragraph: That that is is that that is not is not thats it that is. (Not sure I even know how to tackle this one, but I'd love to see your attempts.)
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