what is punctuation? with complete explanation
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"you will notice that no punctuation is used"
synonyms:punctuation marks, points
Punctuation is a word derived from the Latin word punctum, means a point. It means to use of right things in points or stops.
Principal points or stops are :
- Full Stop ( . )
- Comma ( , )
- Semicolon ( ; )
- Colon ( : )
- Question Mark ( ? )
- Exclamation Mark ( ! )
( . ) FULL STOPS~
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The great pause or period in a sentence is called as Full Stops.
It is used to mark at the end of any sentence.
- Ex : Rohan is 14 year old .
( , ) COMMA~
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The short pause or period in a sentence is called as Comma.
It is used to seperate the branch of a sentence.
- Ex : I am sorry, I cant back u the money.
( ; ) SEMI COLON~
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The great pause than comma in a sentence is called as Semi Colon.
It is used to seperate the branch of a sentence when already the comma was used and the sentence was also not ended.
- Ex : He was kind, big hearted guy; but we misbehave with him.
( : ) COLON~
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Still more complete than Semi Colon in a sentence is called as Colon.
It is used to introduce quotation.
- Ex : Ram says : Food is the fuel of our body.
( ? ) QUESTION MARK~
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Same at the place of full stop after the direct questions is called as Question Mark.
It is used after asking any ( not any indirect questions ) direct question.
- Ex : What is your Name ?
( ! ) EXCLAMATION MARK~
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The right thing to use after any interjections is called as Exclamation Mark.
It is used after any sentences expressing sudden emotions.
- Ex : OMG !