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English Grammar : Punctuations




English Grammar : Punctuations

  1. Punctuations

  2. Period (.)

  3. Comma (,)

  4. Question Mark (?)

  5. Exclamation Mark (!)

  6. Quotation Marks ("")

  7. Colon (:)

  8. Semicolon (;)

  9. Dash (-)

  10. Ellipsis (...)



Punctuations :

Punctuation marks are symbols used in written English to enhance clarity, indicate pauses, convey tone, and organize the structure of sentences and paragraphs.

They play a crucial role in grammar and help to make written communication more effective.

In the below sections we shall go through punctuation marks and their usage with examples:



Period (.)

Used to end a sentence or indicate an abbreviation. Example: I am going to the store. (End of a sentence) Example: Dr. Johnson will see you now. (Abbreviation)


Comma (,)

This is used to separate items in a list, clauses, or phrases. Example: She bought apples, oranges, and bananas. Example:He went to the school , but he forgot his books.


Question Mark (?) -

Used at the end of a direct question. Example: What time is it?


Exclamation Mark (!) -

This is used to express strong emotions or emphasis. Example: Stop! I can't believe it!


Quotation Marks ("") -

Used to indicate direct speech or to enclose a quote. Example: She said, "I love that movie." Example: He wrote, "Success is not final."


Colon (:) -

Used to introduce a list, explanation, or a quote. Example: Here are the ingredients for the recipe: flour, sugar, eggs. Example: Shakespeare once wrote: "All the world's a stage."



English Grammar : Punctuations


Semicolon (;) -

Used to connect closely related independent clauses or items in a list when commas are already present. Example: I have a meeting at 9 a.m.; I need to prepare for it. Example: The team is composed of Hari, the leader; Sita , the manager; and Anuj, the assistant. .


Dash (-)

Used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to emphasize a point. Example: The car screeched to a halt – it narrowly avoided the pedestrian. Example: She finally got her dream job – the one she had worked so hard for.


Ellipsis (...) -


Used to indicate omitted words or trailing off in thought. Example: "I think... umm... we should go now." .








Final Words :

These examples demonstrate how punctuation marks are used to structure sentences, convey meaning, and enhance readability. Correct usage of punctuation marks is essential for clear and effective communication in written English.



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