spellingandpunctuationrules
nounUK /ˈspɛlɪŋ ənd ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃən ruːlz/
US /ˈspɛlɪŋ ənd ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃən rulz/
The rules for writing words correctly and using marks like periods and commas.
Our teacher gave us a list of spelling and punctuation rules to study before the test.
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2. A set of classroom guidelines for how to write neatly and correctly.
The poster on the wall shows the spelling and punctuation rules for our class.
3. The standards a newspaper or publisher follows to keep writing consistent.
The editor checked the article against the spelling and punctuation rules of the style guide.
4. The basic writing rules taught to young students learning to write sentences.
He practiced the spelling and punctuation rules by writing a short story about his dog.