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Punctuation Marks: Punctuation Mark Symbol Examples

Punctuation marks are symbols that aid the clarity of written language. Some common punctuation marks include the period, comma, question mark, exclamation point, apostrophe, quotation mark, colon, semicolon, parentheses, dash, and ellipsis. Each punctuation mark has a specific definition and use, such as using commas to separate items in a list or using quotation marks to indicate a direct quote. Punctuation marks help convey meaning and make writing easier to understand.

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Punctuation Marks: Punctuation Mark Symbol Examples

Punctuation marks are symbols that aid the clarity of written language. Some common punctuation marks include the period, comma, question mark, exclamation point, apostrophe, quotation mark, colon, semicolon, parentheses, dash, and ellipsis. Each punctuation mark has a specific definition and use, such as using commas to separate items in a list or using quotation marks to indicate a direct quote. Punctuation marks help convey meaning and make writing easier to understand.

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Punctuation Marks

Punctuation marks are symbols that are used to aid the clarity and comprehension of written language. Some common punctuation marks are the period, comma, question mark,
exclamation point, apostrophe, quotation mark and hyphen.
Punctuation
Symbol Definition Examples
Mark
An apostrophe is used as a substitute for a missing letter or letters in a word (as in the contraction cannot = I can't see the cat's tail.
apostrophe ' can't), to show the possessive case (Jane's room), and in the plural of letters, some numbers and abbreviations. Dot your i's and cross your t's.
Note: groups of years no longer require an apostrophe (for example, the 1950s or the 90s). 100's of years.
There are many punctuation marks: period,
A colon is used before a list or quote.
comma, colon, and others.
colon : A colon is used to separate hours and minutes.
The time is 2:15.
A colon is used to separate elements of a mathematical ratio.
The ratio of girls to boys is 3:2.
comma , A comma is used to separate phrases or items in a list. She bought milk, eggs, and bread.
The dash is also known as an "em dash"
dash — A dash is used to separate parts of a sentence. because it is the length of a printed letter m
— it is longer than a hyphen.
ellipsis ... An ellipsis (three dots) indicates that part of the text has been intentionally been left out. 0, 2, 4, ... , 100
exclamation
point ! An exclamation point is used to show excitement or emphasis. It is cold!
A hyphen is used between parts of a compound word or name. It is also used to split a word by syllables to fit The sixteen-year-old girl is a full-time
hyphen - on a line of text. student.
Parentheses are curved lines used to separate explanations or qualifying statements within a sentence (each This sentence (like others on this page)
parentheses () one of the curved lines is called a parenthesis). The part in the parentheses is called a parenthetical remark. contains a parenthetical remark.
period . A period is used to note the end of a declarative sentence. I see the house.
question mark ? A question mark is used at the end of a question. When are we going?
quotation Quotation marks are used at the beginning and end of a phrase to show that it is being written exactly as it was
mark " originally said or written.
She said, "Let's eat."
Class was canceled today; Mr. Smith was
home sick.
A semicolon separates two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
semicolon ; Relatives at the reunion included my older
A semicolon is also used to separate items in a series (where commas are already in use).
brother, Bob; my cousin, Art; and my great-
aunt, Mattie.

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