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14. The Punctuation
The use of standard marks and signs in writing and printing to separate words
into sentences, clauses and phrases in order to classify meaning.
Sign of Full Stop ( . )
1. A full stop indicates the longest pause. It is used after the end of a sentence.
Examples : (a) God is everywhere.
(b) Come here now.
2. Full stop is also used after an abbreviation.
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Examples : S H O , B A , M B B S , etc.
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Sign of Question Mark ( ? )
The question mark ( ? ) is placed at the end of an interrogative sentence.
Examples : (a) What is your name?
(b) Where do you live?
Sign of Comma ( , )
The comma indicates the shortest pause.
Examples : (a) Geeta is an intelligent helpful and obedient girl.
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(b) Ramesh Suresh and Sunil are brothers.
Sign of Exclamation Mark ( ! )
The exclamation mark ( ! ) is used after an exclamatory sentence.
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