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Full Stop .

Exclamation Mark !

Question Mark ?

Comma ,

Separates items in a list, ideas, or clauses.

Ends a complete sentence or statement.

Shows surprise, excitement, or strong feeling.

Ends a direct question.

I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.

She went to school.

What a beautiful day!

How are you?

Colon :

Apostrophe ’

Speech Marks “ ”

Semi-colon ;

Joins two related sentences or separates complex list items.

Introduces a list, explanation, or example.

Shows possession or forms contractions.

Show the exact words someone says.

I like coffee; my sister prefers tea.

Bring these things: pen, notebook, and ruler.

It’s cold today. / Henry’s guitar.

He said, “I’m happy to help.”

Square Brackets [ ]

Brackets ( )

Slash /

Hyphen -

Joins words or parts of words.

Add extra or non-essential information.

Add information or clarification within quoted text.

Separates alternatives, dates, or fractions.

Mother-in-law / well-known.

The dog (my neighbor’s pet) barked loudly.

She said, “He [the teacher] was very kind.”

He/she, 10/21/2025, 1/2.

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PUNCTUATION MARKS