Punctuation Marks Guide
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- Full Stop (.)
- Question Mark (?)
- Exclamation Mark (!)
- Comma (,)
- Colon (:)
- Semicolon (;)
- Apostrophe (’)
- Quotation Marks (” “)
- Hyphen (-)
- Dash (—)
- Parentheses ( () )
- Ellipsis (...)
Full Stop (.)
Rule: Used at the end of a declarative sentence. Also used in abbreviations.
- She is a great singer.
- I love reading books.
- The weather is very pleasant today.
- Dr. Smith is an excellent surgeon.
- We will meet at 5 p.m.
Question Mark (?)
Rule: Used at the end of an interrogative sentence.
- Where are you going?
- Did you complete your homework?
- How old is your brother?
- Why are you late today?
- Can you help me with this problem?
Exclamation Mark (!)
Rule: Used to express strong emotions or commands.
- Wow! This cake is delicious!
- What a beautiful sunset!
- I can’t believe we won the match!
- Stop! That road is dangerous!
- Oh no! I forgot my wallet at home!
Comma (,)
Rule: Used to separate items in a list, after introductory words, and before conjunctions.
- I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
- Well, I don’t think that’s a good idea.
- She is intelligent, hardworking, and kind.
- He wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
- Before leaving, please lock the door.
Colon (:)
Rule: Used to introduce a list, explanation, or example.
- There are three things I need: a pen, a notebook, and a ruler.
- The result is clear: we have won the competition.
- The time is 10:30 a.m.
- This is what he said: "Hard work leads to success."
- The ratio of sugar to flour is 2:1.
Semicolon (;)
Rule: Used to connect independent clauses or separate list items.
- I wanted to stay home; however, I had to attend the meeting.
- She loves music; he prefers books.
- We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany.
- The weather was perfect; the sun was shining, and there was a cool breeze.
- He promised to call me; he never did.
Apostrophe (’)
Rule: Used in contractions and to show possession.
- I can’t believe it's already Monday.
- John’s car is very expensive.
- They’ve gone to the mall.
- It’s a beautiful day.
- The dog’s tail was wagging.
Ellipsis (...)
Rule: Used to show omitted words or pauses.
- Wait for me... I am coming!
- I don’t know... maybe later.
- She started speaking but stopped...
- "To be or not to be... that is the question."
- The journey was long... but worth it.
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