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Punctuation Guide

This document provides a simple guide to English punctuation, detailing the use and examples of various punctuation marks including full stops, commas, question marks, and more. Each punctuation mark is explained with its specific use cases and illustrative examples. The guide serves as a helpful resource for understanding the correct application of punctuation in writing.

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Punctuation Guide

This document provides a simple guide to English punctuation, detailing the use and examples of various punctuation marks including full stops, commas, question marks, and more. Each punctuation mark is explained with its specific use cases and illustrative examples. The guide serves as a helpful resource for understanding the correct application of punctuation in writing.

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Punctuation in English – Simple Guide with Examples

1. Full Stop (.)


Use: To end a sentence.
Example: She is reading a book.

2. Comma (,)
Use:
- To separate items in a list
- After introductory words/phrases
- Before conjunctions in compound sentences
Examples:
- I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.
- After lunch, we went to the park.
- He was tired, but he kept working.

3. Question Mark (?)


Use: At the end of a direct question.
Example: Where do you live?

4. Exclamation Mark (!)


Use: To show strong feelings (joy, anger, surprise).
Examples:
- Wow! That was amazing!
- Stop!

5. Apostrophe (’)
Use:
- To show possession
- In contractions (shortened forms)
Examples:
- Sarah’s book is on the table.
- It’s (it is) raining today.

6. Quotation Marks (“ ”)
Use: To show direct speech or quotes.
Example: He said, “I will come tomorrow.”

7. Colon (:)
Use: To introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.
Example: She brought three things: a pen, a notebook, and a ruler.
8. Semicolon (;)
Use:
- To join two related independent sentences
- To separate complex items in a list
Examples:
- I wanted to go; however, I was too tired.
- The colors were red, which he liked; blue, which she hated; and green, which was neutral.

9. Hyphen (-)
Use: To join words or separate syllables
Example: It’s a well-known fact.

10. Dash (—)


Use: To add extra information or a sudden change
Example: She was late — as usual.

11. Parentheses ( )
Use: To add extra, non-essential information
Example: He finally answered (after five minutes) the question.

12. Ellipsis (...)


Use: To show missing words or a pause
Example: “I was thinking… maybe we could try again.”

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