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Punctuation marks quick check
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Punctuation marks are used to clarify meaning, indicate pauses and intonation, and separate different elements in a text. There are several common punctuation marks that you should be familiar with:
1. Period (.) - Used to indicate the end of a sentence or abbreviation.
Example: I like to go for a walk in the park.
2. Question mark (?) - Used to indicate a question.
Example: Where are you going?
3. Exclamation mark (!) - Used to indicate strong emotion or surprise.
Example: What a beautiful sunset!
4. Comma (,) - Used to indicate a pause, separate items in a list, or separate clauses in a complex sentence.
Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the grocery store.
5. Colon (:) - Used before a list or to introduce a quote or explanation.
Example: There are three colors in the American flag: red, white, and blue.
6. Semicolon (;) - Used to separate independent clauses or to separate items in a list when the items already contain commas.
Example: She loves to swim; he prefers to run.
7. Quotation marks ("") - Used to indicate direct speech or to enclose a quote.
Example: She said, "I'll be there at 6 o'clock."
8. Apostrophe (') - Used to indicate possession or contraction.
Example: John's book / It's raining.
9. Dash (—) - Used to indicate a pause or interruption, or to indicate an abrupt change in thought.
Example: She hesitated—then decided to accept the offer.
These are just a few examples of common punctuation marks. It's important to use proper punctuation to ensure clarity and coherence in your writing.
1. Period (.) - Used to indicate the end of a sentence or abbreviation.
Example: I like to go for a walk in the park.
2. Question mark (?) - Used to indicate a question.
Example: Where are you going?
3. Exclamation mark (!) - Used to indicate strong emotion or surprise.
Example: What a beautiful sunset!
4. Comma (,) - Used to indicate a pause, separate items in a list, or separate clauses in a complex sentence.
Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the grocery store.
5. Colon (:) - Used before a list or to introduce a quote or explanation.
Example: There are three colors in the American flag: red, white, and blue.
6. Semicolon (;) - Used to separate independent clauses or to separate items in a list when the items already contain commas.
Example: She loves to swim; he prefers to run.
7. Quotation marks ("") - Used to indicate direct speech or to enclose a quote.
Example: She said, "I'll be there at 6 o'clock."
8. Apostrophe (') - Used to indicate possession or contraction.
Example: John's book / It's raining.
9. Dash (—) - Used to indicate a pause or interruption, or to indicate an abrupt change in thought.
Example: She hesitated—then decided to accept the offer.
These are just a few examples of common punctuation marks. It's important to use proper punctuation to ensure clarity and coherence in your writing.
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