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Punctuation

Punctuation Mark Name Usage
. Period Ends a declarative sentence.
; Semicolon Connects related independent clauses or separates items in a complex list.
, Comma Separates elements in a list or clauses within a sentence.
: Colon Introduces a list, quotation, or explanation.
! Exclamation Mark Expresses strong emotion or a command.
? Question Mark Marks a question.
"" Quotation Marks Encloses direct speech, quotations, or titles.