Punctuation

Topic :4

I know that not all of us come across punctuation 😁but today I'm going discuss about punctuation 🤗

Certainly! Here’s a rundown of different types of punctuation and examples for each:

Period (.) - Used to end declarative sentences.

Example: She enjoys reading books.

Comma (,) - Used to separate elements in a list, clauses, or to set off nonessential information.

Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Question Mark (?) - Used at the end of a direct question.

Example: Are you coming to the party?

Exclamation Point (!) - Used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

Example: Watch out for that car!

Colon (:) - Used to introduce a list, explanation, or quote.

Example: She had three choices: apples, oranges, or bananas.

Semicolon (;) - Used to link closely related independent clauses or separate items in a complex list.

Example: I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

Dash (—) - Used to indicate a break in thought or add emphasis.

Example: She was going to the store—until she remembered the car was out of gas.

Hyphen (-) - Used to join words or split words at the end of a line.

Example: A well-known author; The twenty-three-year-old athlete.

Quotation Marks (" ") - Used to indicate direct speech, quotes, or titles of short works.

Example: She said, "I'll be there in five minutes."

Apostrophe (’) - Used to show possession or form contractions.

Example: It's John's book. (It is John's book.) / I can't go. (I cannot go.)

Parentheses (()) - Used to add extra information or clarify.

Example: We visited Paris (the capital of France) last summer.

Brackets ([ ]) - Used to add information within quoted material or technical explanations.

Example: "She [the manager] will address your concerns."

Ellipsis (…) - Used to indicate omission or an unfinished thought.

Example: He wasn’t sure what to say next…