Punctuation refers to the marks and symbols that are used in writing to clarify the meaning and structure of a text. Some common punctuation marks include:
1:Periods: Period is also called full stop.Used to end a declarative sentence or an imperative sentence. Examples: "I went to the store." "Please bring me a glass of water."
2:Question marks: Used to indicate a question. Example: "What time is it?"
3:Exclamation points: Used to show strong emotion or to add emphasis. Example: "I can't believe it!"
4:Commas: Used to separate clauses, to indicate a pause, or to separate items in a list. Examples: "I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet." "She wants to go to Paris, France." "I need milk, bread, and eggs."
5:Semicolons: Used to separate clauses that are closely related or to separate items in a list that already includes commas. Examples: "I went to the store; I forgot my wallet." "She wants to visit Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Barcelona, Spain."
6:Colons: Used to introduce a list or to indicate that something follows. Examples: "I need the following items: milk, bread, and eggs." "There was only one solution: to start over."
7:Apostrophes: Used to indicate possession or to form contractions. Examples: "The cat's toy" (possession) "I'm going to the store" (contraction for "I am")
By using punctuation correctly, you can make your writing clearer and easier to understand.
