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How to avoid comma and punctuation mistakes in Ukrainian exams

Succeed in Ukrainian: Key Test Mistakes to Avoid: How to avoid comma and punctuation mistakes in Ukrainian exams
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To avoid comma and punctuation mistakes in Ukrainian exams, it is important to understand and apply the specific rules of Ukrainian punctuation carefully. Here are key tips based on the rules and common mistakes:

Ukrainian Comma Rules

  • Use commas before the last item in a list (similar to English “and”).
  • Use commas to separate items in a list with repeated conjunctions (e.g., і … і).
  • Place a comma before conjunctions introducing subordinate clauses, such as “що,” except when it’s part of compound conjunctions like “через те що”.
  • Learn to distinguish comma usage related to subordinate and coordinate clauses.
  • Recognize proper comma placement in sentences with appositions, interjections, and parenthetical phrases.

General Punctuation Tips

  • No spaces before colons, semicolons, question marks, and exclamation marks; always one space after.
  • Differentiate between dash (with spaces before and after) and hyphen (no spaces).
  • Use proper quotation marks: Ukrainian uses curly quotes (“…”), while chevrons («…») are used in official documentation.
  • Place periods and commas correctly relative to quotation marks (e.g., periods and commas typically go outside in Ukrainian).
  • Use apostrophes correctly to separate consonants from iotated vowels like я, ю, є, ї.
  • Capitalize the first word of sentences and proper nouns according to Ukrainian rules.

Practical Advice for Exams

  • Practice punctuation by doing past exam papers and checking your answers against official marking schemes.
  • Review videos and grammar references focused on Ukrainian punctuation rules.
  • Pay special attention to common comma mistakes like comma placement around subordinate clauses, lists, and conjunctions.
  • Use available resources such as grammar books, style guides, and reputable online tutorials to reinforce punctuation knowledge.

By mastering these rules and practicing regularly, students can significantly reduce punctuation errors and write clear, correctly punctuated Ukrainian texts on exams. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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