Punctuation Marks

Punctuation marks definition

Any one of the marks (such as a period,
comma, or question mark) used to divide
a piece of writing into sentences, clauses,
etc.
Why we use Punctuation Marks ?
Why we use Punctuation Marks ?
Punctuation is the system of signs or
symbols given to a reader to show how a
sentence is constructed and how it should
be read.

Punctuation marks are used at the end of

every sentence to make the meaning clear.
Basic Types of Punctuation Marks
Question Mark
Period
Comma
Colon
Quotation Mark
Exclamation Point
Parenthesis
Apostrophe
Question Mark
 Question Mark
The question mark has a very simple
function in writing — it indicates a
question.
If a sentence ends with a question mark,
then it is asking a question, just as the
name suggests.
Direct Question
What is your name ?
What are you doing ?

Direct questions within a sentence

 “What are we having for dinner?” his son
asked.
 Would they make it on time? she
wondered
.

Requests
Would you please send this report to the
person indicated on the cover ?
Can you please help me with this
question?