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Punctuation involves the use of symbols to enhance clarity and meaning in writing. Various punctuation marks include the full stop, comma, question mark, and exclamation mark, each serving distinct purposes such as ending sentences or indicating pauses. Understanding these marks is essential for effective communication and sentence structure.

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Pan Tuation

Punctuation involves the use of symbols to enhance clarity and meaning in writing. Various punctuation marks include the full stop, comma, question mark, and exclamation mark, each serving distinct purposes such as ending sentences or indicating pauses. Understanding these marks is essential for effective communication and sentence structure.

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Punctuation is the use of symbols in writing to separate sentences and clarify

meaning. It helps readers understand pauses, emphasis, and sentence


structure.

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🔹 Types of Punctuation Marks:

1. Full Stop / Period ( . )

Ends a sentence.

Example: She is a doctor.

2. Comma ( , )

Indicates a short pause, lists items, or separates clauses.

Example: I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.

3. Question Mark ( ? )
Ends a direct question.

Example: Where are you going?

4. Exclamation Mark ( ! )

Shows strong emotion or surprise.

Example: Watch out!

5. Colon ( : )

Introduces a list, explanation, or quote.

Example: He brought three things: a pen, a notebook, and a ruler.

6. Semicolon ( ; )

Connects closely related independent clauses.

Example: I was tired; I went to bed early.


7. Apostrophe ( ’ )

Shows possession or contractions.

Examples:

Possession: John's book

Contraction: It’s (it is)

8. Quotation Marks ( “ ” )

Encloses direct speech or quotations.

Example: She said, “I’m happy.”

9. Hyphen ( - )

Joins words together (compound words).


Example: A well-known author

10. Dash ( – or — )

Separates parts of a sentence or adds emphasis.

Example: He was late — again.

11. Parentheses / Brackets ( ( ) )

Adds extra or non-essential information.

Example: My brother (who is a teacher) lives in Lahore.

12. Ellipsis ( ... )

Indicates omission or a trailing thought.

Example: I was thinking... maybe we should leave.


13. Slash ( / )

Shows alternatives or divisions.

Example: Please press Yes/No.

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