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Punctuation Guide

The document is a punctuation guide detailing the usage and examples of various punctuation marks including periods, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, colons, semicolons, apostrophes, quotation marks, dashes, and parentheses. Each punctuation mark is explained with its specific functions and illustrative examples. This guide serves as a reference for proper punctuation in writing.

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Punctuation Guide

The document is a punctuation guide detailing the usage and examples of various punctuation marks including periods, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, colons, semicolons, apostrophes, quotation marks, dashes, and parentheses. Each punctuation mark is explained with its specific functions and illustrative examples. This guide serves as a reference for proper punctuation in writing.

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Punctuation Guide

1. Period (.)

- Used to end a declarative sentence.

- Example: She enjoys reading novels.

- Also used in abbreviations: Dr., Mr., U.S.A.

2. Comma (,)

- Separates items in a list: I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.

- Joins independent clauses with a conjunction: I was tired, but I finished my work.

- Sets off introductory elements: After the meeting, we went for lunch.

- Used for direct address: John, can you help me?

3. Question Mark (?)

- Used at the end of a question.

- Example: Where are you going?

4. Exclamation Mark (!)

- Expresses strong emotions like excitement, surprise, or urgency.

- Example: Wow! That was amazing!

- Avoid overusing it in formal writing.

5. Colon (:)

- Introduces a list: You need three things: a pen, paper, and a book.

- Introduces an explanation: He had only one goal: to win.

- Used before quotations in formal writing: She said: "Honesty is the best policy."
6. Semicolon (;)

- Connects closely related sentences: I wanted to stay; however, I had to leave.

- Separates items in a complex list: We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain.

7. Apostrophe (')

- Shows possession: John's car is red. (For singular nouns)

- Indicates contractions: It's (it is), don't (do not), won't (will not).

- Plural possession: The girls' dresses were colorful. (For plural nouns ending in 's')

8. Quotation Marks (" ")

- Used for direct speech: She said, "I love reading."

- Used for titles of short works: I read "The Tell-Tale Heart" in class.

9. Dash (-)

- Indicates a pause or emphasis: She finally arrived-an hour late!

- Replaces parentheses for extra information: My brother-who lives in Canada-will visit soon.

10. Parentheses ( )

- Adds additional but non-essential information: She finally arrived (after missing two flights).

- Used for abbreviations: The United Nations (UN) is an international organization.

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