Linguistics - Punctuation

the symbol & used in writing to signify the word 'and'

the symbol ' used in writing to show possession or omission of letters or numbers

each of the two symbols [ ] used to indicate that the enclosed numbers or words should be considered separately

the punctuation mark : used to introduce a quotation, explanation, or list of items

the mark , used to separate items in a list or indicate a pause in a sentence

a small, round mark or spot

a small line used to connect words or parts of words

either of the symbols ( ) used in writing to enclose extra information that is given or to group a symbolic unit in logic or mathematics

the punctuation mark . used to indicate that a sentence or an abbreviation is ended

the mark ? used at the end of a sentence to show that it is a question

either of the symbols " " or ' ' used before and after a word or words to indicate the beginning and the end of a title or quoted remark, or to mark a jargon

(plural) another way of saying quotation marks

the punctuation mark ; used to separate the items in a list or to indicate a pause between two main clauses in a compound sentence

the symbol / used in print or writing to indicate alternatives or fractions, etc.

a sign formed by keyboard characters to show the tone of a message or its sender's facial expression, used on social media or in text messages

the mark ! used after a sentence to indicate excitement, surprise, etc.