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	In English grammar, there are many ways to punctuate sentences. I will try to go over all of them today. I will organize them based on what is used formally and what isn't.		In English grammar, there are many ways to punctuate sentences. I will try to go over all of them today. I will organize them based on what is used formally and what isn't. Before that, I'll tell you what " " those marks mean, as I will use them throughout the lesson frequently. " is used to quote what someone is, will, or has said. I'll use these when referring to examples such as "For example," take note that I say that later in the lesson. 😊


	Before that, I'll tell you what " " those marks mean, as I will use them throughout the lesson frequently. " is used to quote what someone is, will, or has said.


	I'll use these when referring to examples such as "For example," take note that I say that later in the lesson.

			After mastering this lesson on punctuation, you can also explore other related topics, such as [[Language/English/Grammar/Common-Mistake-What-That\|common English grammar mistakes]], [[Language/English/Grammar/INFINITIVES\|infinitives in English]], and [[Language/English/Grammar/Legitimate-Ellipsis-and-False-Ellipsis\|legitimate and false ellipsis in English grammar]]. These additional resources will help you further improve your English language skills. Happy learning! 📚
	== Formal punctuation marks ==		== Formal punctuation marks ==

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	==~~Related~~ Lessons==		==Other Lessons==
	* [[Language/English/Grammar/Collocations-with-do\|Collocations with do]]		* [[Language/English/Grammar/Collocations-with-do\|Collocations with do]]
	* [[Language/English/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]		* [[Language/English/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]
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	* [[Language/English/Grammar/Irregular-Verbs\|Irregular Verbs]]		* [[Language/English/Grammar/Irregular-Verbs\|Irregular Verbs]]
	* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS-→-Correlative-Conjunctions\|CONJUNCTIONS → Correlative Conjunctions]]		* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS-→-Correlative-Conjunctions\|CONJUNCTIONS → Correlative Conjunctions]]
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	<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfYq2ng9s4E</youtube>		<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfYq2ng9s4E</youtube>

			==Related Lessons==
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Collocations-with-do\|Collocations with do]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS-→-A-Choice-or-Alternative\|CONJUNCTIONS → A Choice or Alternative]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Countable-and-Uncountable-Nouns\|Countable and Uncountable Nouns]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Abstract-nouns-and-concrete-nouns\|Abstract nouns and concrete nouns]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/-After--as-an-adverb\| After as an adverb]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Gender\|Gender]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Grammar-Gaffes-(mistakes,-errors)\|Grammar Gaffes (mistakes, errors)]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Irregular-Verbs\|Irregular Verbs]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS-→-Correlative-Conjunctions\|CONJUNCTIONS → Correlative Conjunctions]]

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	[[Category: English/Beginner]]		[[Category: English/Beginner]]

			==Videos==

			===English Grammar \| How to use punctuation correctly - YouTube===
			<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPL8iij1X2A</youtube>

			===13 Basic Punctuation Rules in English - YouTube===
			<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVu-XvULZNg</youtube>

			===English Punctuation Guide - English Writing Lesson - YouTube===
			<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfYq2ng9s4E</youtube>

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	In English grammar, there are many ways to punctuate sentences. I will try to go over all of them today. I will organize them based on what is used formally and what isn't. Before that, I'll tell you what " " those marks mean, as I will use them throughout the lesson frequently. " is used to quote what someone is, will, or has said.
			In English grammar, there are many ways to punctuate sentences. I will try to go over all of them today. I will organize them based on what is used formally and what isn't.


			Before that, I'll tell you what " " those marks mean, as I will use them throughout the lesson frequently. " is used to quote what someone is, will, or has said.


	I'll use these when referring to examples such as "For example," take note that I say that later in the lesson.		I'll use these when referring to examples such as "For example," take note that I say that later in the lesson.

Ssan11: Added definitions to ones needed.

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Added definitions to ones needed.

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	===the semi-colon ;===		===the semi-colon ;===
	~~Please edit this part~~		The semi-colon is used to join two sentences without using the word "and"

			For example: "We can go to the park to read; Mondays are pretty quiet there."
	===the colon :===		===the colon :===
	~~Please edit this part~~		The colon is used to introduce a list. For example, "I have three classes to attend today: art, science, and math.

			The colon can also be used for emphasis. For example, "after a long trial, the judge reached a verdict: guilty."
	===the quotation marks “ ”===		===the quotation marks “ ”===
	~~Please edit this part~~		Quotations are used to show what someone said. In academic writing, quotations are used to show what someone else said and to give them credit for their work.
	===the hyphen -===		===the hyphen -===
	~~Please edit~~ this ~~part~~		Hyphen is used to join two words or two parts of words. For example, "this rock-hard cookie is impossible to eat"
	===brackets ( ) or [ ]===		===brackets ( ) or [ ]===
	~~Please edit this part~~		In writing, brackets are often used to add a suppletory information within a main for further explanation.
	===the slash /===		===the slash /===
	~~Please edit this part~~		Slashes can be used to replace the word "per." For example, "$800/week OR a maximum speed of 100 km/h"

			It can also replace the word "and." For example, "She is enrolling into the JD/MBA program at Harvard."

			As seen in these examples, the slash is often used in informal contexts.

	== Informal punctuation marks ==		== Informal punctuation marks ==

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The period / full stop .

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	I'll use these when referring to examples such as "For example," take note that I say that later in the lesson.		I'll use these when referring to examples such as "For example," take note that I say that later in the lesson.

	== Formal ~~punctuations~~ ==		== Formal punctuation marks ==

	The following ~~punctuations are~~ used at the end of ~~every~~ sentence.		The following punctuation marks can be used at the end of any sentence.

	===The question mark ?===		===The question mark ?===
	? - The question mark~~, this~~ is used at the end of a ~~scentence~~ that asks a question.		? - The question mark. This is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

	For example, "How are you?", "What are you doing today?", and "What are you wearing?"		For example, "How are you?", "What are you doing today?", and "What are you wearing?"
	===The exclamation mark===		===The exclamation mark !===
	! - The exclamation mark, this is used to show someone being loud, or very excited.		! - The exclamation mark, this is used to show someone being loud, or very excited.

	For example, "Oh my gosh!" and "I can't believe it!"		For example, "Oh my gosh!" and "I can't believe it!"

	===The period .===		===The period or full stop .===

	. - The period, ~~this~~ is used at the end of a sentence. It will always be used at the end of a sentence unless replaced by one of the punctuations shown above.		. - The period (American English) or full stop (British English) , is used at the end of a sentence. It will always be used at the end of a sentence unless replaced by one of the punctuations shown above.

	For example, "Hey."		For example, "Hey." and "This is an example sentence using a full stop."
	===The comma ,===		===The comma ,===
	, - The comma is used when pausing in a sentence or when making a list of three items or more.		, - The comma is used when pausing in a sentence or when making a list of three items or more.
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	===The apostrophe '===		===The apostrophe '===

	' - The apostrophe~~, it's~~ used in abbreviations or to show possession of something.		' - The apostrophe is used in abbreviations/contractions or to show possession of something.

	For example, "don't", "won't", "Lilly's book.", "Daniel's wallet."		For example, "don't", "won't", "Lilly's book.", "Daniel's wallet."
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	== Informal ~~punctuations~~ ==		== Informal punctuation marks ==
	These sort of punctuation are only used online and very sparingly at that.		These sort of punctuation are only used online and very sparingly at that.
	===Show action <nowiki>**</nowiki>===		===Show action <nowiki>**</nowiki>===

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	In English grammar, there are many ways to punctuate sentences. I will try to go over all of them today. I will organize them based on what is used formally and what isn't. Before that, I'll tell you what " " those marks mean, as I will use them throughout the lesson frequently. " is used to quote what someone is, will, or has said.		In English grammar, there are many ways to punctuate sentences. I will try to go over all of them today. I will organize them based on what is used formally and what isn't. Before that, I'll tell you what " " those marks mean, as I will use them throughout the lesson frequently. " is used to quote what someone is, will, or has said.

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	In English grammar, there are many ways to punctuate sentences. I will try to go over all of them today. I will organize them based on what is used formally and what isn't. Before that, I'll tell you what " " those marks mean, as I will use them throughout the lesson frequently. " is used to quote what someone is, will, or has said. I'll use these when referring to examples such as "For example," take note that I say that later in the lesson.		In English grammar, there are many ways to punctuate sentences. I will try to go over all of them today. I will organize them based on what is used formally and what isn't. Before that, I'll tell you what " " those marks mean, as I will use them throughout the lesson frequently. " is used to quote what someone is, will, or has said.

			I'll use these when referring to examples such as "For example," take note that I say that later in the lesson.

	== Formal punctuations ==		== Formal punctuations ==

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	== Informal punctuations ==		== Informal punctuations ==
	These sort of punctuation are only used online and very sparingly at that.		These sort of punctuation are only used online and very sparingly at that.
	===<nowiki>** ~~- Show action~~</nowiki>===		===Show action <nowiki>**</nowiki>===
	<nowiki>*</nowiki> - To show action, if you want to show someone what you're doing or act something out you will place it inside two symbols.		<nowiki>*</nowiki> - To show action, if you want to show someone what you're doing or act something out you will place it inside two symbols.

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	===English Punctuation Guide - English Writing Lesson - YouTube===		===English Punctuation Guide - English Writing Lesson - YouTube===
	<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfYq2ng9s4E</youtube>		<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfYq2ng9s4E</youtube>

			==Related Lessons==
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Collocations-with-do\|Collocations with do]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS-→-A-Choice-or-Alternative\|CONJUNCTIONS → A Choice or Alternative]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Countable-and-Uncountable-Nouns\|Countable and Uncountable Nouns]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Abstract-nouns-and-concrete-nouns\|Abstract nouns and concrete nouns]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/-After--as-an-adverb\| After as an adverb]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Gender\|Gender]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Grammar-Gaffes-(mistakes,-errors)\|Grammar Gaffes (mistakes, errors)]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/Irregular-Verbs\|Irregular Verbs]]
			* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS-→-Correlative-Conjunctions\|CONJUNCTIONS → Correlative Conjunctions]]