Punctuation Marks .,?!

Punctuation Marks Guide

Punctuation Marks Guide

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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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