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Punctuation
3 posts tagged Punctuation from Dr Mariam's OET writing team.
Apostrophes and Possessives in OET Writing: The Patient's History, Not Patients History
Apostrophes and possessives in OET writing trip up patient names, plural charts, and its/it's. See the exact rules examiners expect under Language, with a quick-reference table.
OET WritingLanguageGrammarPunctuationUpdated 11 October 2026
The Oxford Comma and List Punctuation in OET Writing
The Oxford comma in OET writing prevents ambiguity when listing symptoms, medications, or observations. See the house rule for clear list punctuation examiners expect.
OET WritingLanguageGrammarPunctuationUpdated 27 September 2026
Punctuation in OET Writing: What Examiners Mark and What They Miss
Punctuation in OET writing affects Language marks and clinical clarity. This guide covers commas, semicolons, colons, and apostrophes in professional OET letters — with before/after examples from common errors.
OET WritingLanguageGrammarPunctuationUpdated 27 June 2026