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Punctuation
01
the marks such as period, comma and brackets that are used in writing to separate phrases and sentences to clarify meaning
Examples
Commas, periods, and semicolons are common punctuation marks.
The teacher asked students to identify all punctuation in the passage.
02
the use of marks such as a period, comma, etc. in writing to divide sentences and phrases to better convey meaning
Examples
She reviewed her essay carefully to ensure that all punctuation was used correctly.
Proper punctuation is essential for making your writing clear and easy to understand.
03
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
Examples
The drumbeat acted as a punctuation in the music.
His speech was full of gestures that served as punctuation.
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