Punctuation marks are special symbols used in sentences to make them clearer and more understandable.
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All the highlighted symbols like (.), (?), (!), (,) and (L) are punctuation marks.
1. Full stop: A sentence finishes with a "." (full stop). It also indicates the start of a new sentence. Furthermore, it implies that the sentence ends here.
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2. Question mark: A question mark is implied in a conversation if someone wants to inquire or ask something.
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3. Exclamation mark: An exclamation mark is a special punctuation mark that we use in sentences to show strong feelings like excitement, surprise, or happiness. It looks like this: "!"
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4. Comma: A comma is a punctuation mark that is used to separate different parts of a sentence. It helps us make the meaning of the sentence clear.
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5. Capitalisation: Capitalization in punctuation is when we use a capital letter (a big letter) at the beginning of a sentence or for proper nouns and the pronoun "I." It helps to make our writing clearer and easier to read and understand.
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