LoginPunctuation For beginners
In this lesson you will learn about basic punctuation marks like periods, commas, and question marks. Practice with simple examples and exercises.
What Is Punctuation?
Punctuation refers to a set of symbols and marks that are used in writing to help make the meaning of sentences and phrases clearer.
Punctuation Marks
There are many different punctuation marks in English. Some of them are:
Full stop (.)
Question mark (?)
Exclamation mark (!)
Now, let us see how each one functions:
Full Stop
'Full stop' or 'period' (.) is a sign that shows a sentence is finished. We use it at the end of sentences that are facts and general truths. Look at the following examples:
The baby is asleep.
There's a children's playground in the park.
Question Mark
'Question mark' (?) shows that the speaker is asking a question and wants to know the answer. Look below:
Where are the kids?
Do you like ice cream?
Exclamation Mark
An 'exclamation mark' (!) shows that the speaker is expressing something with strong emotions such as anger, surprise, happiness, etc. Take a look at the following examples:
Get out of the room now!
The cat is dying!
Quiz:
Which sentence correctly uses a full stop?
What time does the train leave.
The flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully.
Watch out for the falling branch.
Can you believe it.
Which sentence shows correct use of an exclamation mark?
The answer is correct!
Are you coming with us!
Help me, I’m stuck!
Are you ready to go!
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The dog barked loudly?
What a beautiful day.
Can I borrow your book!
I am learning to swim.
Match each sentence with the correct punctuation mark
Fill in the blanks with the correct punctuation mark.
The baby is playing with its toys
The train leaves at 5:00 PM
I can't believe we won the game
Where did you put my book
What time does the movie start
Stop right there
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