Punctuation Marks in English Writing

English punctuation marks are essential for clarity and structure in writing. Here’s a guide to common symbols:

• Full Stop (.) ⚫
  Ends a declarative sentence. Example: "She loves coding."

• Comma (,) ,
  Separates elements in a list or clauses. Example: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

• Question Mark (?) ❓
  Ends an interrogative sentence. Example: "What is your name?"

• Exclamation Mark (!) ❗
  Expresses strong emotion or emphasis. Example: "This is amazing!"

• Quotation Marks (") “”
  Encloses direct speech or quotes. Example: "He said, 'Hello!'"

• Parentheses (()) ()
  Include additional information. Example: "The meeting (at 3 PM) is canceled."

For more details on grammar rules, visit our English Grammar Course.