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Punctuation Marks in English Explanations Examples N

The document provides explanations and examples for various punctuation marks in English, including periods, commas, question marks, and others. Each punctuation mark is described with its use and accompanied by illustrative examples. This serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the function and application of punctuation in writing.

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Punctuation Marks in English Explanations Examples N

The document provides explanations and examples for various punctuation marks in English, including periods, commas, question marks, and others. Each punctuation mark is described with its use and accompanied by illustrative examples. This serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the function and application of punctuation in writing.

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Punctuation marks in English explanations examples

1. Period (.)

 Use: Ends a declarative sentence or statement.

 Example:

 I love reading books.

 She is a doctor.

2. Comma (,)

 Use: Separates elements in a list, adds a pause, or sets off clauses.

 Example:

 I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

 After the meeting, we went to lunch.

3. Question Mark (?)

 Use: Ends a direct question.

 Example:

 Where are you going?

 Did you complete your homework?

4. Exclamation Mark (!)

 Use: Shows strong emotions, surprise, or urgency.

 Example:

 Wow! That’s amazing!

 Help! Someone call an ambulance!

5. Colon (:)

 Use: Introduces a list, explanation, or quotation.

 Example:

 There are three primary colors: red, blue, and yellow.

 He had one goal: to win the competition.

6. Semicolon (;)

 Use: Connects two independent but closely related clauses.

 Example:
 I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.

 She loves reading; however, she dislikes writing.

7. Apostrophe (’)

 Use: Shows possession or contraction.

 Example:

 This is Sarah’s book. (Possession)

 I can’t go out today. (Contraction of "cannot")

8. Quotation Marks (" ")

 Use: Encloses direct speech, quotations, or titles.

 Example:

 She said, “I will be there at 5 PM.”

 The poem “The Road Not Taken” is my favorite.

9. Parentheses ( )

 Use: Adds extra information or clarification.

 Example:

 My sister (who lives in New York) is visiting us next week.

10. Brackets [ ]

 Use: Adds editorial or explanatory notes within a quote.

 Example:

 He said, “I will arrive at 5 PM [local time].”

11. Dash (—)

 Use: Indicates a break in thought or adds emphasis.

 Example:

 I need one thing—rest!

 She was thinking—should she go or stay?

12. Hyphen (-)

 Use: Joins compound words or splits words at the end of a line.

 Example:

 This is a well-known fact.


 My three-year-old niece is adorable.

13. Ellipsis (…)

 Use: Indicates omitted words, hesitation, or trailing thoughts.

 Example:

 He started to speak, but then…

 “To be or not to be…”

14. Slash (/)

 Use: Indicates alternatives or fractions.

 Example:

 You can bring your passport and/or ID.

 The ratio is 3/4.

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