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    Chapter - 23 Punctuation

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    This document discusses different punctuation marks used in writing: - Punctuation includes marks like periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points that are used to separate parts of sentences and clarify meaning. - A period is used at the end of a sentence, a comma separates similar words or ideas, a question mark follows a question, and an exclamation mark follows an interjected sentence or one expressing strong feelings. - Capital letters are used at the beginning of sentences, to denote the pronoun "I", and when referring to proper nouns like names regardless of placement in the sentence.

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    Chapter - 23 Punctuation

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    This document discusses different punctuation marks used in writing: - Punctuation includes marks like periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points that are used to separate parts of sentences and clarify meaning. - A period is used at the end of a sentence, a comma separates similar words or ideas, a question mark follows a question, and an exclamation mark follows an interjected sentence or one expressing strong feelings. - Capital letters are used at the beginning of sentences, to denote the pronoun "I", and when referring to proper nouns like names regardless of placement in the sentence.

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    This document discusses different punctuation marks used in writing: - Punctuation includes marks like periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points that are used to separate parts of sentences and clarify meaning. - A period is used at the end of a sentence, a comma separates similar words or ideas, a question mark follows a question, and an exclamation mark follows an interjected sentence or one expressing strong feelings. - Capital letters are used at the beginning of sentences, to denote the pronoun "I", and when referring to proper nouns like names regardless of placement in the sentence.

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    CHAPTER 23

    PUNCTUATION
    PUNCTUATION
    Punctuation is the name for specific
    kinds of marks used in writing.

    They are marks used in writing to


    separate parts of sentences and make
    the meaning clear.
    SOME OF THE COMMON
    PUNCTUATION
    QUESTION MARK

    . ? , !
    FULL STOP
    COMMA

    EXCLAMATION MARK
    CAPITAL LETTERS
    A sentence always begins with a capital
    letter.
    The single letter ‘I’, denoting myself, is always
    written in capital.
    Proper Nouns begin with capital letters even
    if they fall in the middle of a sentence.
    EXAMPLES
    1. My father is a doctor.
    2. The girl you met yesterday is my sister.
    3. May I come in?
    4. Raman and I are going for a movie.
    5. Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka.
    6. The park remains closed on Tuesday.
    7. My father is taking Reeta and Ravi for a movie.
    FULL STOP
    A full stop ( . ) is used at the end of a sentence.

    Examples :

    1.We can see the ducks around the pool.


    2.Priya’s house is very beautiful.
    3. It is a hot day.
    4.Rita broke my doll yesterday.
    5.My spectacle case is broken.
    COMMA
    • We use a comma ( , ) between two similar word or
    ideas.
    Examples:

    1. Raghu, Meera and Priya are good friends.


    2. I went to the greengrocer, bought vegetables and
    came back.
    3. The elephant has a long trunk, big ears , a small
    tail, two tusks and strong legs.
    QUESTION MARK
    A question mark ( ? ) is used at the end of a
    question.

    Examples:

    1.Is Manu sick today?


    2.What is in your bag?
    3.Who is the man in the green hat?
    4.Are you coming for the reception today?
    5.Do you like to travel?
    EXCLAMATION MARK
     We put an exclamation mark ( ! ) at the end of a
    sentence that shows strong feelings, or after an
    interjection.
    Examples:
    1.Ouch! I fell down the stairs.
    2. How happy I am to see you!
    3. What a beautiful picture!
    4. How politely she talks!
    5. That’s a lovely poem you wrote!
    18.6.2021 Page 85-86

    Radha, Sudha, Mita and Kriti are neighbours.

    I want a red ball, a remote-controlled car and a book for my birthday.

    That thick, black book with many colourful pictures belongs to my father.

    23.6.2021 Last year, I visited Dehradun, New Delhi and Srinagar.

    The fairy sprinkled some magic dust on Unni, waved her wand and flew away.

    April, May and June are the hottest months of the year.
    23.6.2021

    Meera and I are good friends.

    Pune, Kolkata and Chennai are important cities.

    Would you like to eat a jam sandwich or a cheese sandwich?

    Is that a cup or a mug?

    Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati are the main rivers of North India.

    Alas! The king is no more.


    My favourite subjects are English and Mathematics.

    Mount Everest is the highest peak of the Himalayas.

    Patna is the capital of Bihar.

    Hurrah! India has won the match.

    Rama and Sheetal attend dance classes.

    How cold it is today!


    23.6.2021 CHAPTER 23

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