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The comprehension and clarity of the English language are incomplete without punctuation marks. The Punctuation marks are the symbols that play a vital role in making textual content easier to read and reflect professionalism. Without inserting punctuations at appropriate positions, your text wouldn\u2019t be considered valuable. Therefore, it\u2019s essential to learn about the basic and common punctuation marks and how each of them works. In total, there are 14 punctuation marks in the English language, and they are divided into five categories. This blog is all about punctuations; hence, if you are eager to learn about the ones that are used commonly, you must continue reading this post. So let\u2019s get started with the most basic punctuation mark, i.e., period.<\/span><\/p>\n

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 <\/p>\n

Period (.)<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A period is also referred to as a full stop, and it\u2019s most widely used at the end of sentences. The usage of a period is to denote that a sentence has been completed. There are different types of sentences; period is used at the end of declarative sentences. Another usage of a period is in the abbreviations. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

St. George School is located in California. (Here, the period is used with the abbreviation of Saint (St.) and at the end of the sentence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/b>Exclamation Mark (!)<\/b><\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

The exclamation mark is the symbol used when it comes to showing emphasis or strong feelings. You can express a variety of emotions with the exclamation point, such as anger, joy, fear, excitement, etc. The usage of an exclamation mark can be understood with the following example:<\/span><\/p>\n

Get out! (The exclamation mark used in this phrase illustrates anger)<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/b>Question Mark (?)<\/b><\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

A question mark also comes under the category of punctuation marks that end a sentence. The question mark denotes a sentence that is a direct question. Most commonly, the direct questions start with is, how, and 5 W\u2019s (who, where, what, why, when).<\/span><\/p>\n

The question mark can be used in a sentence in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your age?<\/span><\/p>\n

How long have you been working here?<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/b>Comma (,)<\/b><\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

While speaking, you might take little pauses to let the receiver hear you properly and understand what you are saying. But in writing, the readers can\u2019t hear you; therefore, the comma is used to portray a slight pause between different parts of sentences. If the two complete sentences are interconnected, you can use a comma to separate them. Moreover, a comma can be used to list items in a single sentence. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

I bought cakes, candies, soft drinks, and burgers for the party. (the commas are separating items in this sentence)<\/span><\/p>\n

The dinner is not ready yet, and I\u2019m starving. (here, the comma is separating two complete sentences with the help of conjunction)<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/b>Semicolon (;)<\/b><\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

The two closely related independent clauses can be joined together with a semicolon. This punctuation mark can be used instead of a period for representing a small break between two sentences. Besides separating two independent clauses, a semicolon can also be used alongside the conjunctive adverb. The best example to describe the usage of the semicolon is:<\/span><\/p>\n

I have an exam tomorrow; I can\u2019t come to your birthday. (The sentences on either side of the semicolon are independent, but they are closely related to each other. Hence, a semicolon should be used instead of a period)<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/b>Colon (:)<\/b><\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

A colon can be used for different reasons, but the primary reason for using this punctuation mark is to demonstrate an example, a series, or a quote. You can use a colon in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n

You have two choices right now: study or go to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alan said: \u201cThe party is on Sunday.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Apostrophe (\u2018)<\/b><\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

This punctuation mark is also used for different reasons. Most commonly, an apostrophe is used to represent the omission of letters. Moreover, it is used for the indication of possession. The example for using apostrophe is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to celebrate Alex\u2019s graduation. (the apostrophe is used twice in this sentence that covers both of its usage: omission and possession)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To je ono!<\/b><\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

The punctuation marks discussed above are the most common and basic ones that you should be aware of. If you have shortage of\u00a0 time and want your text free from any sort of grammar and punctuation errors then take the assistance of punctuation checker<\/a> and get your things done. These symbols play a significant role in improving the readability of a text, as, without them, it might become impossible for the readers to depict your message. The list of punctuations isn\u2019t completed here, but the ones discussed above are most commonly used. We will shortly return with another blog to let you know about other punctuation marks. Stay tuned!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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