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Punctuation and Capital Letters — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar

What Punctuation and Capital Letters covers in ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar · 2026-27

Topics in Punctuation and Capital Letters

1

Main Marks of Punctuation

  • Punctuation marks help separate sentences and parts of sentences.
  • They indicate pauses and clarify meaning.
  • Main punctuation marks: Full stop, Comma, Semicolon, Colon, Question mark, Exclamation mark, Quotation marks.
2

Uses of Full Stop (.)

  • Used at the end of assertive and imperative sentences.
  • Used with abbreviations and initials (e.g., Dr., Mr., C.V. Raman).
  • No full stop if the abbreviation uses first and last letter (e.g., Dr, Mr).
3

Uses of Comma (,)

  • Indicates a short pause in a sentence.
  • Used in lists: apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
  • Separates words of address: Reena, come here.
4

Other Punctuation Marks

  • Semicolon (;) separates closely related sentences or items in a complex list.
  • Colon (:) introduces a list, explanation, or quotation.
  • Question mark (?) ends a question.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Punctuation and Capital Letters

Full Stop (.)Comma (,)Semicolon (;)Colon (:)Interrogation Mark (?)Exclamation Mark (!)Quotation Marks (“ ”)Capital Letters

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What are the important topics in Punctuation and Capital Letters for ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar?
Key topics in Punctuation and Capital Letters include Main Marks of Punctuation, Uses of Full Stop (.), Uses of Comma (,), Other Punctuation Marks. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Punctuation and Capital Letters for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 48 practice questions on Punctuation and Capital Letters. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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