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The document discusses the common uses of various punctuation marks in written language. It outlines 18 different punctuation marks including periods, commas, semicolons, colons, question marks, exclamation points, quotation marks, apostrophes, hyphens, en dashes, em dashes, ellipses, slashes, brackets, parentheses, ampersands, percent signs, dollar signs, and at signs. It explains how each one is used to convey meaning, clarify structure, and guide the reader's understanding of a text. Proper punctuation is important for clear communication.

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The document discusses the common uses of various punctuation marks in written language. It outlines 18 different punctuation marks including periods, commas, semicolons, colons, question marks, exclamation points, quotation marks, apostrophes, hyphens, en dashes, em dashes, ellipses, slashes, brackets, parentheses, ampersands, percent signs, dollar signs, and at signs. It explains how each one is used to convey meaning, clarify structure, and guide the reader's understanding of a text. Proper punctuation is important for clear communication.

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Punctuation marks are essential in written language to convey meaning, clarify structure,

and guide the reader's understanding. Here are some common uses of punctuation
marks:

1. Period (.):
 Denotes the end of a sentence.
 Separates numbers in decimals (e.g., 3.14).
2. Comma (,):
 Separates items in a list.
 Sets off introductory phrases.
 Separates coordinate adjectives.
 Separates independent clauses in a compound sentence.
 Separates elements in dates (e.g., November 13, 2023).
3. Semicolon (;):
 Connects closely related independent clauses.
 Separates items in a list when the items contain internal punctuation.
4. Colon (:):
 Introduces a list, explanation, or example.
 Used in time notation (e.g., 3:30 PM).
5. Question Mark (?):
 Indicates a direct question.
 Used in some cases of uncertainty or doubt.
6. Exclamation Mark (!):
 Indicates strong emphasis, surprise, or excitement.
7. Quotation Marks (" " or ' '):
 Encloses direct speech or a quotation.
 Used to set off titles of short works (e.g., "The Catcher in the Rye").
 Used for sarcasm or emphasis.
8. Apostrophe ('):
 Indicates possession (e.g., John's book).
 Marks contractions (e.g., don't, it's).
9. Hyphen (-):
 Connects compound words (e.g., well-being).
 Used to break a word at the end of a line in typesetting.
10. En Dash (–) and Em Dash (—):
 En dash is used to represent a range (e.g., 2010–2015).
 Em dash is used to set off parenthetical information or indicate a strong
interruption in a sentence.
11. Ellipsis (...):
 Indicates the omission of words or a pause in speech or thought.
12. Slash or Forward Slash (/):
 Separates alternatives or options (e.g., and/or, he/she).
 Used in web addresses (URLs).
13. Brackets ([ ] or { }):
 Enclose added information or editorial comments within a quotation.
 Indicate options or alternatives.
14. Parentheses ( ):
 Enclose supplementary or clarifying information.
 Set off non-essential details within a sentence.
15. Ampersand (&):
 Represents "and," typically in abbreviations or company names (e.g., AT&T,
Johnson & Johnson).
16. Percent Sign (%):
 Denotes a percentage (e.g., 50%).
17. Dollar Sign ($):
 Represents currency or money (e.g., $10).
18. At Sign (@):
 Used in email addresses and social media handles (e.g.,
info@example.com, @username).

These are some of the most common punctuation marks and their uses. Proper
punctuation is important for clear and effective communication in writing.

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