Inverted commas are used to give the exact words of a speaker or to enclose a quotation. Representation Inverted Commas are represented by symbol ” “. Example He said, “I have fulfilled my promise”. “Live and let life”, is a golden principle. More Uses of Inverted Commas If a quotation occurs within a quotation then … Read more
Colon mark is used before a list of items. Representation Colon Mark is represented by a symbol ‘:‘. Example Send the following articles: a pen, a chair, a paper and a clipboard. More Uses of Colon Mark Used between hours and minutes representing clock time. Example It was 7:45.
Semicolon mark is used between two independent clauses when there is no conjunction between them. Representation The symbol used to represent the semicolon is ‘;’. Example He doesn’t go out much; it is clear that he likes to stay at home. More uses of Semicolon Mark Used to separate the clauses of a compound sentence … Read more
Question mark is used, instead of a full stop, after a direct question. Representation Its is represented by a symbol ‘?’. Example Have you written your exercise? More Uses of Question Mark It is not used after an indirect question. Example He asked me whether I had written my exercise. A question mark enclosed in … Read more
Exclamation Mark is used to show the feelings of surprise, excitement, wish, joy, sorrow, curse, pray or to stress upon. Representation The symbol used for exclamation is ‘!’. Examples Hurrah! I have won the match. Alas! I have failed. May you live long! May you go to hell! What a lovely bird it is! Oh … Read more
