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Punctuation Marks in English, Inés Reyes - Coggle Diagram
Punctuation Marks in English
Period
.
Main uses:
Ends a complete declarative sentence.
Separates independent sentences.
Used in some abbreviations (e.g., Mr., Dr., etc., depending on the style guide).
Examples:
She studies English.
I like reading. My brother likes writing.
Dr. Smith is a teacher.
Comma
,
Main uses:
Separates items in a list.
Introduces or separates introductory phrases and clauses.
Separates independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor).
Adds extra, nonessential information.
Separates direct address and introductory transition words.
Examples:
I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
After class, we went home.
I was tired, but I finished my homework.
My sister, who lives in Canada, speaks English.
However, I disagree.
Semicolon
;
Main uses:
Connects two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Separates items in complex lists, especially when the items already contain commas.
Can be used before conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, moreover, consequently) when connecting independent clauses.
Examples:
I love languages; my favorite is French.
We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain.
She was tired; however, she continued studying.
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