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list all the punctuation marks with thier symbols​

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Answered by thunderxiangmafia
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Punctuation marks are symbols that are used to aid the clarity and comprehension of written language. Some common punctuation marks are the period, comma, question mark, exclamation point, apostrophe, quotation mark and hyphen.

Punctuation MarkSymbolDefinitionExamplesapostrophe'An apostrophe is used as a substitute for a missing letter or letters in a word (as in the contraction cannot = can't), to show the possessive case (Jane's room), and in the plural of letters, some numbers and abbreviations. Note: groups of years no longer require an apostrophe (for example, the 1950s or the 90s).I can't see the cat's tail.

Dot your i's and cross your t's.

100's of years.colon:A colon is used before a list or quote.

A colon is used to separate hours and minutes.

A colon is used to separate elements of a mathematical ratio.

There are many punctuation marks: period, comma, colon, and others.

The time is 2:15.

The ratio of girls to boys is 3:2.

comma,A comma is used to separate phrases or items in a list.She bought milk, eggs, and bread.dash—A dash is used to separate parts of a sentence.The dash is also known as an "em dash" because it is the length of a printed letter m — it is longer than a hyphen.ellipsis...An ellipsis (three dots) indicates that part of the text has been intentionally been left out.0, 2, 4, ... , 100exclamation point!An exclamation point is used to show excitement or emphasis.It is cold!hyphen-A hyphen is used between parts of a compound word or name. It is also used to split a word by syllables to fit on a line of text.The sixteen-year-old girl is a full-time student.parentheses( )Parentheses are curved lines used to separate explanations or qualifying statements within a sentence (each one of the curved lines is called a parenthesis). The part in the parentheses is called a parenthetical remark.This sentence (like others on this page) contains a parenthetical remark.period.A period is used to note the end of a declarative sentence.I see the house.question mark?A question mark is used at the end of a question.When are we going?quotation mark"Quotation marks are used at the beginning and end of a phrase to show that it is being written exactly as it was originally said or written.She said, "Let's eat."semicolon;A semicolon separates two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

A semicolon is also used to separate items in a series (where commas are already in use).

Class was canceled today; Mr. Smith was home sick.

Relatives at the reunion included my older brother, Bob; my cousin, Art; and my great-aunt, Mattie.

Answered by WildCat7083
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PUNCTUATION

Punctuation are various marks used in writing. They are very essential signs because they represent the expression in a sentence.

The character below lists some punctuation mark and a few rules.

  • Full Stop "."

A full stop marks the end of a sentence.A full stop is used at the end of every telling sentence. A full stop is also used at the end of an abbreviated word or between the letters of an abbreviated word.

  • ? Question Mark

A question mark is needed after a direct question. The question can be a short word or a whole sentence.

  • ! Exclamation Mark or Sign

An exclamation mark is used after a strong interjection and after strong imperative sentences which mark certain direct commands.

  • ” “ Quotation or Speech Marks

Double quotation marks enclose quotations. It marks a direct speech.

  • , Comma

A comma is used to organize thoughts into logical groups. It indicates a much shorter pause than a full stop. It separates the different parts of a sentence or names in a list.

  • ‘ ‘ Single Quotation Marks

It completely encloses clauses inserted in a sentence. Mark speech from words denoting who said that.

  • – Hyphen

Hyphen connects elements of certain words.

  • : Colon

Introduces lists (including examples),Introduces summaries, Introduces (direct) quotationsIntroduces a second clause that expands or illustrates the meaning of the first.

  • ; Semicolon

A semicolon represents a pause greater than a comma. Semicolon is used to separate the independent clauses of a compound sentence.

  • ‘ Apostrophe of Possession

Denotes the ownership of something

  • ‘ Apostrophe of Contraction

Shows the omission of a letter(s) when two (or occasionally more) words are contracted

  • . . . Ellipsis

Ellipsis shows the omission of words.It also indicates a pause.

  • ( ) Brackets

Brackets set apart a word or phrase added to a sentence to give some additional information.

  • — Dash

Indicates additional information, with more emphasis than a comma.Indicates a pause, especially for effect at the end of a sentence.Contains extra information (used instead of brackets).

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