Using the correct punctuation is very important. The meaning of a sentence can change with the use of different punctuation marks.
Punctuation Marks
Uses
Examples
Full stop ( . )
Used at the end of a sentence.
We will go to the cinema after lunchtime.
Comma ( , )
Used to show a short pause.
Used to mark off a series of words.
Oh dear, I forgot to bring my book.
I bought some oranges, apples, grapes, and bananas from the market.
Question mark ( ? )
Used after a question.
What is your name?
Exclamation mark ( ! )
Used to show sudden emotion or surprise.
Help! Someone snatches my handbag.
Apostrophe ( ‘ )
Used to show possession.
Used to show the short form of certain words.
This is Jerry’s pen.
I’d (I would) like to have a cup of tea.
Quotation marks ( “….” )
Used in direct speech to show the actual words of a speaker.
Used to show the names of books, show, etc.
Mary asked, “Can you tell me where is the canteen?”
I read ‘Peter Pan’ when I was six years old.
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