Punctuation Marks List, Definition and Example Sentences
Question Mark ?
Meaning: at the end of a phrase or sentence to show that it is a question.
Example Sentence:
How much paper will they need?
At sign @
Meaning: for email address
Example Sentence:
Here my email address: mary@gmail.com
Apostrophe ‘
Meaning: It is used to show when a letter or a number has been left out.
Example Sentence:
There are two 8’s in 808.
Ellipsis Mark …
Meaning: one or more words have been intentionally left out
Example Sentence:
Today … we started new work.
Comma ,
Meaning: It is used to separate parts of a sentence showing a small pause, or to separate the single things in a specific list.
Example Sentence:
She is a clever, healthy woman.
Full Stop .
Meaning: It is used at the end of a sentence.
Example Sentence:
I’m waiting for the day you’ll be back.
Colon :
Meaning: It is used to introduce a list of sentence or phrase taken from somewhere else.
Example Sentence:
Samuel plays four sports: volleyball, soccer, and tennis.
Exclamation Mark !
Meaning: Exclamation mark is used immediately after an exclamation.
Example Sentence:
Yes, You will come with me!
