How Punctuation Can Change Meaning

Dear children,

Here are more light-hearted examples of how punctuation can change meaning! Have fun reading them:)

Example 1:

Here’s how the magazine printed the headline:


She cooks her family and her dog (yes, the dog looks worried!) I think they meant “…finds inspiration in cooking, her family, and her dog.”


Example 2:

“Most of the time, travellers worry about their luggage.”

Now delete the comma after the fourth word to totally change the meaning of this sentence:

“Most of the time travellers worry about their luggage”

Love,

Mrs Ong