What is Punctuation?

Definition: Punctuation is a set of words that are used to

separate sentences which makes them easy to read. In other words,
punctuations are specific symbols that make the correct meaning of
the sentences and make the flow of text. Punctuation is the symbols
that are used to divide the words and make a sentence.
To understand the significance of punctuation marks, imagine the
world without them. We couldn’t able to find out from where one
sentence starts and from where it ends one ends because there
wouldn’t be any comma or full stop. It is also difficult to figure out
the sentence is a question or not, because it doesn’t have question
marks. We can’t show our emotions and feelings in the sentence if
we didn’t have exclamation marks. If we summarize all the points
then it can be said that punctuation is very necessary to give proper
meaning when used at correct places because it makes things easier
for everyone, it can be easily read by anyone or the writer also
watch out the sentences.

Examples of Punctuation Marks For

Class 6
1.What is your name?
2.I am going to Australia tomorrow.
3..What do you want tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?
4.You have two choices: compete with others or go back.
5. I have finished my course; now I have to implement
that.
The symbols used in the above examples are known as
punctuation marks. Each of them has different names and
functions, we will discuss each of them later in the article.
Types of Punctuation marks
1. Full stop (.)
2. Commas (,)
3. Question mark (?)
4. Exclamation mark (!)
5. Apostrope ( ‘ )
6. Colon (:)
7. Quotation mark (” “)
Let us go through each of them and understand the use of
these marks.
1. Full stop (.)
It is a type of punctuation mark that is generally used to
end declarative or imperative sentences. Full stop makes sure to
take a gentle pause before reading another sentence. It is generally
used when the sentence gets over or completed.
Examples of Full stop (.)
1. I am going to the market.
2. I would love to eat pizza.
3. Ram’s favorite color is green.
4. My name is Hari and I am an Engineer.
5. Shut the window.
2. Commas (,)
A comma (,) is a punctuation mark that helps to divide the
sentence or to separate the items that are present in a sentence.
These punctuation marks indicate taking a small pause while
reading a sentence that provides a better understanding and
meaning of the sentence.
Examples of comma (,)
1. There are many monumental places in Delhi like Red
Fort, Qutub Minar, Lotus temple.
2. Rohan is a healthy, brave man.
3. If you can’t do this, let me know now.
4. Vivek, who is my brother is in America.
5. No, you can’t park your car here.
3. Question mark (?)
A question mark is a punctuation mark that indicates
the interrogative sentence or the things which are unknown to
someone. In other words, it is used to ask questions or clear the
doubt about anything. You can’t imagine a world without questions
and it is the symbol to know that the sentence is interrogative.
Examples of Question mark (?)
1. What is your qualification?
2. Why should I hire you for this role?
3. Did he asked for a cup of coffee?
4. When the train will arrive at the station?
5. What was the reason to do this type of work?
4. Exclamation mark (!)
An Exclamation mark is punctuation that expresses the emotions
and strong feelings in the sentences. This punctuation mark makes
it easier to understand the emotions of the speaker.
Examples of an exclamation mark
1. What a gorgeous dress it is!
2. Hurrah! We won the match.
 3. Wow! What a beautiful place it is!
4. You are in great trouble!
5. I just want him to stop doing such things!
5. Apostrophe (‘)
An apostrophe is a special type of punctuation mark that is placed
after the noun to indicate that something is owned by it. It is used
to contract two words as well like did not can be written as didn’t,
had not can be written as hadn’t.
Examples of an apostrophe mark
1. I haven’t decided yet.
2. She’s is very punctual.
3. His dad’s car is very luxurious.
4. Rohan’s mother ordered him to do his work.
5. She’ll go to the meeting tomorrow.
6. Colon (:)
A colon is a type of punctuation mark that is used to separate two
independent clauses it is powerful than a comma but less than a
full stop. It is generally used where the second phrase explains the
first phrase or is used to illustrate a series of items in a sentence.
Examples of colon
1. Ram knows what to do: practice.
2. Shyam plays four sports: cricket, football, basketball,
volleyball.
3. He hated the team logo: red with printed yellow.
4. Please be there at 1:00 pm.
5. Rashmi: I have so much work.
7. Quotation mark (” “)
A quotation mark is a special type of punctuation mark that is
used to highlight direct speech, quotations, and special words. It is
also used to draw attention towards a particular phrase.
Examples of Quotation mark
1. Raman said, “I will finish this chapter today”.
2. The king ordered, “Bring the victim in the court”.
3. “I’m not sure about what actually happened.”
4. “Don’t park your car here”, the traffic police said.
5. He requested, “Please don’t the police”.
Miscellaneous Exercise About
Punctuation Marks For Class 6
Let us practice what we have learned till now and strong our
concepts. Place the punctuation marks at the right place in
the sentences given below.
1. Do you speak German.
2. Close the door
3. No I will not spend my money anymore.
4. Get out my car he said to me.
5. That is my brothers suit.
6. Wow that is a great news.
7. Raju bought a mobile chair and a fan.
8. You have two choices either fight or stay far from it.
9. I do not have any type of suggestions for you
10. Is this your house.
Answers:
1. Do you speak German?
2. Close the door.
3. No, I’ll not spend my money anymore.
4. “Get out of my car,” he said to me.
5. That is my brother’s suit.
6. Wow! That is great news.
7. Raju bought a mobile, chair and a fan.
8. You have two choices: either fight or stay far from it.
9. I don’t have any type of suggestions for you.
10. Is this your house?

What are the Rules of Punctuation?

Punctuation marks are like traffic signals for writing. They tell the reader when to
pause, when to speed up, and when to stop. In other words, they help control the
flow of reading.

Without punctuation marks, writing would be chaotic and hard to follow. With
them, however, writing can be smooth and coherent. That’s why punctuation is
important!

Here are some of the common rules of punctuation:

1. Commas ","
1. Use a comma to separate items in a series.

E.g., I have three sisters, two brothers, and a cat.

2. Use a comma after an introductory word or phrase.

E.g., In the morning, I like to eat breakfast cereal.

3. Use a comma to separate clauses in a compound sentence.

E.g., She likes to read books, but she also likes to watch movies.

4. Use a comma to separate independent clauses if coordinating conjunction does

not join them.

E.g., I am doing laundry tonight, and I need laundry detergent.

5. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, for, nor) to join
two independent clauses.

E.g., I have a headache, so I will take some aspirin.

6. Use a comma after a closing quotation mark when the quoted material is a
complete sentence.

E.g., "I am feeling stressed out," she said.

7. Use a comma to set off a nonessential clause or phrase.

E.g., The book, which I just read, was really good.

8. Use commas to set off interrupting words and phrases, such as however, still,
nevertheless, yes, indeed, certainly, well, actually, of course.

E.g., She likes to exercise regularly. However, she finds it hard to get motivated
sometimes.

9. Use commas to set off appositives.

E.g., My friend Paul, who is a musician, is coming over later today.

2.Period /Full Stops "."

A full stop (.) is a punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence. It is
also called a period.
The rules for using a full stop are:

1. Use it after a sentence fragment. A sentence fragment is a group of words that

are not complete sentences.

For example, I wanted to go.

2. Use it after the salutation in a letter. A salutation is the opening line in a letter,
such as "Dear Mrs. Smith."

3. Use it when writing abbreviated dates such as Jan., Feb., etc.

For example, on Nov. 3, 2017.

4. Use it after titles and honorifics before someone’s name, unless the title ends
with Mr or Ms.

For example, Dr. Smith or Professor Jones, but Mr. Smith or Ms. Jones.

5. Use it at the end of a declarative sentence and imperative sentence. A

declarative sentence is a statement or a command, whereas An imperative
sentence gives a command or makes a request.

For example, The meeting is at 2 p.m.

6. Use it at the end of a sentence if there are quotation marks around the
sentence.

For example: "We had such a good time," she said happily.

3. Question Marks "?"

1. Use a question mark at the end of a sentence that is asking a question.

E.g., Are you feeling better today?

2. Use a question mark in place of a period when indicating an interrogative

sentence.

E.g., Do you like dogs or cats?

3. Do not use a question mark after an indirect question.

E.g., I wonder if he is ever going to call me?

4. Semicolon ";"
The rules of semicolons with examples are as follows:

1. Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses related to each other.

For example, I love spending time with my family; they are the best people in the
world.

2. Use a semicolon to separate two main clauses joined by conjunctive adverbs

like however or in addition.

For example: She tried her best to finish the project on time; however, she failed.

3. Do not use a semicolon before the word because it is followed by an

independent clause as this is already a complete sentence.

For example: Do not write: She didn’t study for the test; because she was too
busy.

Ending Note
Punctuation is an essential part of writing, and it helps to clarify the meaning of a
sentence. There are specific rules for using different types of punctuation marks,
such as commas, semicolons, and full stops. It is essential to understand how to
use these marks to produce clear, concise sentences that are easy to read.

Tick (✓) the correct option in the following

sentences.
1. Air and water ________ (are/is) necessary for survival.

2. Manu and I ________ (were/was) the hosts of the party.

3. Author and publisher, Mr Sahni, ________ (is/are) in town to inaugurate the

Book Fair.

4. The author and the publisher ________ (were/was) called for a meeting.

5. Simple living and high thinking ________ (were/was) Gandhiji’s philosophy.

6. It is said that beauty and brains ________ (do/does) not go together.

7. Dev and Anuj ________ (is/are) going to Goa this weekend.

8. The singer and actor, Sonu, ________ (were/was) awarded the trophy.

9. The singer and the actor ________ (were/was) wearing similar jackets.

10. The logic and reasoning of the theory ________ (is/are) given below.

11. Milk and cereals ________ (are/is) the best breakfast for kids.

12. His honesty and integrity ________ (are/is) unquestionable.

13. . Watching T.V. and playing video games ________ (does/do) not interest me.

14. You and she ________ (has/have) been selected for the extempore
competition.

Worksheet 2
Words, such as neither, either, each, every one, one of the, much, little,
less generally take singular verbs.

Some words can refer to amount/quantity as well as number. When these words
refer to amount/quantity, they take a singular verb. When these words refer to
number, they take a plural verb.

None, a lot of, a great deal of, plenty of, most of, etc., are some such words.

Fill in the blanks

1. Neither of the two brothers __________ (was/were) selected for the team.

2. I’ve seen all your paintings. Each one __________ (is/are) fantastic.

3. Everyone, whom we invited, __________(has/have) turned up.

4. Only one of the five contestants __________(is/are) going to win the prize.

5. Much of my homework__________ (is/are) already done.

6. Thanks to metro rail, less of my time __________(is/are) wasted in commuting

now.
7. None of the work __________(was/were) completed.

8. None of the strategies __________(have/has) worked.

9. A lot of energy __________(was/were) wasted on finding the treasure.

10. A lot of books __________(have/has) been written on home remedies.

11. A variety of music __________(is/are) available here.

12. A variety of music albums __________(are/is) available here.

13. Neither of the two teams __________(was/were) able to score a goal.

14. Much of the hard work of the farmers __________(has/have) wasted because
of the drought.

15. A great deal of literature on the art of cooking__________ (are/is) available in

the market.

16. Have you seen the sculptures made by him?

17. Each one __________(are/is) a masterpiece.

18. A lot of appreciation __________(was/were) showered on the singer.

19. A lot of people __________(is/are) allergic to dairy products.

20. Very little is __________(is/are) known of the Harappan Civilisation.

21. None of the residents __________(was/were) in the house when the roof
collapsed.

22. Less of paper__________ (is/are) consumed these days because of the growing
trend of working on computers.

23. Everyone in the society (have/has) now joined hands against corruption.

Worksheet 3
When the subject of a sentence consists of two nouns or pronouns joined by as
well as or with, the verb agrees with the first noun.
When the two subjects of a sentence are joined by not only…but also…., either…
or…, or neither… nor…., the verb agrees with the closest subject.

Tick (✓) the correct option in the following sentences.

1. The engineer as well as his two subordinates _________ (was/were) present at

the site.

2. Anshu as well as the other members of her family _________ (is/are) shifting to
Mumbai.

3. I as well as Swati _________ (am/is) going for a picnic.

4. The doctor with his interns _________ (has/have) reached the operation theatre.

5. The child with his parents _________ (is/are) waiting outside the Principal’s
office.

6. The teacher as well as her students _________ (is/are) sitting in the class.

7. Richa with her friends _________ (wants/want) to participate in the quiz.

8. Not only Ravi but his friends also _________ (are/is) coming to the party.

9. Not only the Arora family but I also _________ (am/is) coming to the party.

10. Either you or Seema _________ (is/are) going to clean the room.

11. Neither Seema nor you _________ (are/is) going out tonight.

12. Not only your certificate but your marks also _________ (are/is) important.

13. Either my friend or I_________ (am/is) going to buy this book.

14. Neither Ritu nor her friends _________ (are/is) willing to participate.

15. Mr Chopra as well as his subordinates _________ (have/has) been working for
more than ten hours a day.

16. Not only his parents but his aunt also _________ (support/supports) his
decision.
17. Either the professor or his students _________ (is/are) going to present the
thesis.

18. Madhu as well as I _________ (am/is) anchoring the show.

19. Neither Indu nor her parents _________ (has/have) met Tisha.

20. The contestants as well as the host _________ (were/was) nervous before the
final result.

21. Either Rohan or I _________ (is/am) making the cake.

22. Neither Mudit nor his friends _________ (are/is) going on the school trip.

23. The President with his ministers _________ (have/has) reached the venue.

24. Not only the fruit but the leaves of the banana tree _________ (is/are) also
immensely useful.

Worksheet 4
Some nouns are plural in form but singular in meaning. We use singular verbs with
such nouns. e.g. Mathematics, statistics, measles, Physics, billiards, etc.

Some nouns are singular in form but plural in meaning. We use plural verbs with
such nouns.

We use a singular verb when we think of the collective noun as a whole. When we
think about the members of the collective noun individually, we use a plural verb.

Fill in the blanks

1. Physics ___________ (is/are) considered to be a tough subject.

2. Billiards ___________ (is/are) fast becoming popular amongst youngsters.

3. The people of the locality ___________(are/is) protesting against frequent

power-cuts.

4. The cattle ___________(were/was) driven to the farm.

5. My new pair of socks ___________(is/are) very tight.

6. My socks ___________(are/is) very tight.

7. The team ___________(has/have) chalked out a strategy to defeat the opponent.

8. The team ___________(were/was) divided on the playing strategy.

9. The stationery ___________(was/were) available at a cheap price at the store.

10. The new furniture ___________(is/are) pretty expensive.

11. Be careful. This pair of scissors ___________(is/are) very sharp.

12. Five years ___________(is/are) a pretty long time.

13. Ten kilos of milk ___________(was/were) consumed in just one day.

14. A hundred rupees ___________(is/are) not a big amount for him.

16. Only one-fourth of the total police force ___________(was/were) deployed in

the area.

17. The crowd ___________(looks/look) quite pleased with the magician’s

performance.

Worksheet 5
Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

1. People in the carnival ___________ (was/were) wearing all kinds of fancy

dresses.

2. Statistics ___________(is/are) Mohit’s favourite subject.

3. This cutlery set give ___________(give/gives) a very antique look.

4. Her furniture ___________(shows/show) her elegant taste.

5. This pair of trousers ___________(don’t/doesn’t) fit me anymore.

6. These trousers ___________(is/are) old now.

7. 250 gm of flour ___________(are/is) needed for this recipe.

8. The jury ___________(was/were) divided in their verdict.

9. The jury ___________(were/was) prompt in acquitting the innocent person.

10. 200 kilometres ___________(is/are) a long distance to drive at a stretch.

Worksheet 6
Fill in the blanks with ‘is’, ‘are’, ‘am’, ‘has’ or ‘have’.

1. Fried food___________(is/are) harmful for health.

2. This crockery. ___________(is/are) very delicate. Hold it carefully.

3. The police ___________(were/was) scattered in the whole city for security.

4. Statistics ___________(is/are) always important for a player.

5. My mother and I ___________ (am/are)delighted to see the pictures.

6. Neena, my classmate, and friend,___________(is/are) going abroad.

Worksheet 7
Fill in the blanks with ‘is’, ‘are’, ‘am’, ‘has’ or ‘have’.

1. Physics as well as Maths ___________ an interesting subject.

2. A swarm of bees ___________ attacked the farmer.

3. One way to avoid your mistakes ___________ to re-read your work.

4. Law and order ___________important for a nation’s development.

5. Either the students or the teacher ___________made the project.

6. A committee ___________been set up to review the matter.

7. None of the boys ___________have secured 100% marks.

8. A majority of the team members ___________not willing to participate in this

tournament.

9. People ___________pleased with the government’s new tax policy.

10. This pair of sunglasses ___________scratches on it.

11. These sunglasses ___________scratches on them.

12. This pack of cards ___________very old.

13. He and I ___________been made the class monitors.

14. Mita with her friends ___________playing football.

15. Chatting over phone and gossiping for long ___________something I do not
like.

16. I with Mohit ___________responsible for checking the uniforms of our

classmates.

17. A great deal of fuss ___________ been created over the issue.

18. A number of food courts ___________cropped up in the area.