Punctuation and Capital Letters
ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar
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What do marks of punctuation do in writing?
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Marks of punctuation perform the same function as pauses and stresses in speech. They help writing show meaning clearly and prevent confusion.
Why can a wrong or missing punctuation mark be a problem?
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A wrong mark of punctuation or the absence of a punctuation mark where there should have been one can convey a wrong meaning. Even a small mark can change the sense of a sentence.
What is a full stop used for?
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A full stop is used to close a statement or a command. It is also used after initials or abbreviations and to show a decimal fraction.
Give one example of a statement and one example of a command that end with a full stop.
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Statement: Eggs are rich in protein. Command: Bring a dozen eggs from the market. Both end with a full stop because they are complete statements or commands.
What is the comma?
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The comma is the shortest pause. It is used in many ways, such as separating words in series, setting off a noun of address, and separating parts of reported speech.
How is a comma used in a series of words?
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A comma is used to separate words in series, but not before the last word when it is preceded by and. Example: Our new teacher is competent, experienced and sincere.
What is a noun of address, and how does a comma help with it?
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A noun of address is the word used to call or speak to someone directly. A comma is used to set it off clearly. Example: Mother, may I have something to eat?
How are commas used in reported speech?
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A comma is used to separate reported speech from the rest of the sentence. Example: He said, "We should learn from our mistakes."…
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