Notes

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…