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Punctuation Character

A punctuation character is a symbol used in writing to aid clarity, indicate meaning, or separate different sections of text.

Senses:

  1. General Sense: A punctuation character is any symbol used to mark the boundaries or separate elements within a sentence or a text.
  2. Typographical Sense: In typography, a punctuation character refers specifically to the set of marks used in printing and typesetting.

Examples of Punctuation Characters:

  • Comma (,)
  • Period (.)
  • Question Mark (?)
  • Exclamation Mark (!)
  • Semicolon (;)
  • Colon (:)
  • Quotation Marks (" " or ' ')
  • Parentheses ( )
  • Dash (-)
  • Apostrophe (')

Sample Sentences:

  • The punctuation character that separates two independent clauses in a sentence is called a semicolon.
  • Please use a period as the final punctuation character in your sentence.
  • The book ended with a cliffhanger question, marked by a question mark.
  • His excitement was expressed through multiple exclamation marks!
  • A semi-colon is often used to separate items in a list when commas are already present.
  • The colon can introduce a list, an explanation, or emphasize a point.
  • She enclosed the dialogue in quotation marks to indicate who was speaking.
  • The information you need is explained within parentheses on page 56.
  • Use a dash to set off an abrupt break or interruption in a sentence.
  • The apostrophe is used to indicate the omission or possession of something.

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