Punctuation
⭐ MasteredFull stops end statements, question marks end questions and commas separate parts of a sentence. Capital letters start sentences.
The exclamation mark was once called a "note of admiration".
All about Punctuation
Punctuation marks help readers understand where sentences begin and end, and how the words should be read. A full stop ends a statement, a question mark ends a question and an exclamation mark shows strong feeling.
Commas separate items in a list and parts of a sentence, and they show a short pause. Apostrophes, quotation marks and colons also have important jobs. Capital letters start sentences and name people, places and days.
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Real-life uses of Punctuation
- Writing clear sentences in school work
- Showing speech in stories with quotation marks
- Making lists easy to read with commas
Frequently asked questions about Punctuation
When do I use a comma in a list?
Put commas between items, such as apples, bananas and grapes. Some writers leave out the comma before "and", but it is usually included.
What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
A colon introduces a list or explanation. A semicolon joins two closely linked sentences.
Where do quotation marks go?
Around the words someone actually says, such as "Let's go," she said. Punctuation like the comma usually goes inside them.