The ampersand represents the conjunction and. Before, I am fond of using this logogram (smallest meaningful unit of language) without knowing that there are rules on how to use it properly. I thought that it's just for the sake of writing and in shortcut form. In our thesis class, I finally learned that ampersand is used in the following cases:
- formal names of businesses
- addressing a couple in writing
- book and movie titles
- In APA style, the ampersand is used when citing sources
Now I know that it is called ampersand. :) I also use this symbol a lot of times, both in academic and informal writing. It makes my writing faster and more convenient. :)
ReplyDeleteI never knew that ampersand is considered to be the 27th letter. Thank you for citing the rules when using this symbol.
ReplyDeleteI always use this one. I never thought that there are certain rules on how to use it.
ReplyDeleteNow I know what ampersand means. I thought that symbol simply means "and".
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this information. I'm not aware that ampersand has specific usage; as a result, I frequently misuse them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing a new knowledge to us. Know we know when to use ampersand.
ReplyDeleteWhat is APA style? Please tell me.
ReplyDeleteAPA is a format or standard in writing a paper or research. You will learn this in Comm2. I forgot the meaning of APA.
DeleteWhen do the ampersand became the 27th letter?
ReplyDeleteI always use an ampersand whenever I'm taking down notes. Thanks for informing me the use of ampersand.
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