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Punctuation marks with details

Explanation of various punctuation marks:



1. **Full Stop (.)**: Used to mark the end of a declarative sentence. Example: "She went to the store."


2. **Comma (,)**: Used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to set off introductory elements. Example: "We bought apples, oranges, and bananas."


3. **Question Mark (?)**: Placed at the end of a sentence to indicate a direct question. Example: "How are you?"


4. **Exclamation Mark (!)**: Used to express strong emotion or emphasis. Example: "Watch out!"


5. **Colon (:)**: Introduces a list, quote, explanation, or example. Example: "She had three options: run, hide, or fight."


6. **Semicolon (;)**: Links closely related independent clauses or separates items in a complex list. Example: "She loves reading; he prefers movies."


7. **Apostrophe (')**: Indicates possession or forms contractions. Example: "John's book" or "don't."


8. **Quotation Marks (" ")**: Encloses direct speech or quotations. Example: "She said, 'Hello.'"


9. **Parentheses ( ( ) )**: Encloses additional or explanatory information. Example: "He finally answered (after taking five minutes to think)."


10. **Dash (—)**: Indicates a break in thought or sets off additional information. Example: "She was going to—no, she changed her mind."


11. **Hyphen (-)**: Joins words or parts of words. Example: "Well-known author."


12. **Ellipsis (...)**: Indicates a pause or trailing off in thought. Example: "I'm not sure... maybe."


13. **Brackets ([ ])**: Used to add information within quoted material. Example: "He said he was 'going to [his] friend's house.'"


14. **Slash (/)**: Indicates alternatives or a fraction. Example: "and/or" or "1/2."


These punctuation marks help clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and structure sentences in writing.

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