Punctuation: Examples and Exercises
Punctuation marks are used to clarify the meaning of sentences and help readers understand the structure and meaning of the text.
(.)Period
A period is used to indicate the end of the statement.
Example : She went to the store.
Exercise : add peiods where needed
I like readind the book I enjoy playing sports
(,)comma
A comma is used to separate items in list.after introductory phrases ,or to separate clauses.
Example : I bought apples ,banans,and orang.
Exercise: Add comma where needed
After the long day we decided to rest we went to the park for a walk
(?)Question mark
A question mark used at the end for a direct question
Example : How are you?
Exercise Add question mark where needed
What time is the meeting
(!)Exclamation mark
A exclamation mark shows strong emotion or emphasis
Example : wow, that was amazing!
exercise Add exclamation mark where needed
that's incridible i can not believe it
(')Apostrophe
An Apostrophe is used to show possession or from contractions.
Example : sarah's book (possessive)
im going to the store (contraction)
Exercise : Add apsotrophe where needed
The cats toy is missing it's a beautiful day
("")Quotation mark
Quattion mark are used to indicate direct speesh or a question
Example : "I can't wait to see you,"she said
Exercise : Add quatation mark where needed
he said I'll meet you at 3 pm
Answers
period exercise
I like redding book.I enjoy playing sports.
comma exercise
After the long day, we decieded to rest,and we went to the park for a walk.
question mark exercise
what time is the meeting?
Excalamtion mark exercise
that's incridible! i can't believe it!
Apostrophe Exercise
the cat's toy is missing.it's a beautiful day.
quotation marks exercise
he said,"i'll meet you at 3 pm".
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