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2. List of Punctuation Marks with Rules and Examples

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   Here is a list of 14 common punctuation marks in English, with a simple explanation of the main functions of each one. You will also find examples of each punctuation mark in ordinary English sentences.

3. Quotation Marks (") When to Use Quotation Marks - Punctuation...

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   Learn how and when to use quotation marks (“) with example sentences and infographic. You will also learn the differences between American and British uses of these punctuation marks.

4. Exclamation Mark/ Exclamation Point (!) Rules & Examples -...

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   Exclamation Mark / Exclamation Point (!) What is an exclamation mark? The exclamation mark (!) shows emphasis, forcefulness, strong emotion, or a commanding tone. Informally, writers may use more than one exclamation point for a stronger effect, but this is rarely done in formal writing. When to use an exclamation point

5. When to Use Ellipses with Useful Rules - Punctuation Marks

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   There are several different ways to write ellipses. The important thing is to choose one and use the punctuation marks consistently. Generally, if you type three dots, word processing programs will join them into a single character. Most commonly, a space is used on either side of this character.

6. Hyphen (-) When to Use a Hyphen with Useful Examples -...

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   Learn how and when to use a hyphen (-) with useful punctuation rules and example sentences. The hyphen is the shortest of the three horizontal marks that may be used in the middle of a sentence. It is shorter than an en dash (–) or an em dash (—).

7. Comma (,) When to Use Commas with Useful Comma Rules -...

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   Learn how and when to use commas (,) with comma rules in English. This punctuation mark is used to separate parts of a sentence, and if the sentence is spoken, the comma generally indicates a short pause. Also, learn whether or not to use the Oxford comma with examples.

8. Apostrophe (‘) or (’) Useful Apostrophe Rules with Examples

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   The apostrophe (a-POS-tro-fee) is a single vertical mark (‘) or (’). Learn useful apostrophe rules with example sentences and infographic to help you use this punctuation mark correctly.

9. Colon (:) When to Use a Colon with Colon Punctuation Rules

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   Learn how and when to use a colon (:) with examples and useful colon punctuation rules. The mark (:) in the middle of a sentence indicates that the second half of the sentence explains or provides examples of what is described in the first half.

10. Parentheses (US), Brackets (UK) ( … ) - Punctuation Marks

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    Learn more with punctuation rules and examples on how and when to use brackets in the US or square brackets in the UK.

11. Brackets (US), Square Brackets (UK) [….] - Punctuation Marks

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    Learn more with useful punctuation rules on how to use parentheses and quotation marks in English with examples and infographics.