Today is our topic of discussion – Definition and Kinds
Definition and Kinds
Definition and Kinds
Punctuation-marks, such as full stop, comma, and brackets, are used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning. Punctuation is used to create sense, clarity and stress in sentences. You use punctuation-marks to structure and organize your writing. There are a number of punctuation-marks that are commonly used in English grammar.
The punctuation-marks are as follow:
- Periods
- Commas
- Semicolons
- Colons
- Question Marks
- Exclamation Points
- Quotation Marks
- Parentheses and Brackets
- Apostrophes
- Hyphens
- Dashes
- Ellipses
- Slashes
The correct usage of the punctuation-marks will make your writing easier to read and more appealing.
British vs. American English
There are a few differences between punctuations in British English and American English. The following chart is showing in details some of those differences:
