Punctuation I Know
DEFINITION: Punctuation means placing the right kind of little marks in the right place so as to show the precise length and meaning of sentences. Importance: Correct punctuation is essential in written English to help readers to understand what you are trying to say. Spacing your punctuation correctly is also vital to make your writing readable. HOW TO: The principal marks of punctuation are: The Comma [ , ] The Semicolon [ ; ] The Colon [ : ] The Period or Full Stop [.] The Interrogation or Question Mark [?] The Exclamation Mark [!] The Dash [ — ] The Parenthesis [ ( ) ] The Quotation Mark [““ ] Everyday Use: Punctuation is used in every day reading and writing.
English Language Arts
