Subject: English
Book: English Grammar
Punctuation marks (., !, ?, etc.) help us read and write with clarity. They show where to pause, how to read a sentence, and whether it’s a statement or question.
### Main Marks
1. **Period (.)**: Ends a statement. “I like cake.”
2. **Question Mark (?)**: Ends a question. “Do you like cake?”
3. **Exclamation Mark (!)**: Expresses strong feeling. “I love cake!”
4. **Comma (,)**: Shows a small pause or separates items in a list. “I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.”
5. **Quotation Marks (“ ”)**: Show exact words someone said. “She said, ‘I am hungry.’”
### Why Use Punctuation?
- So sentences don’t run together in a big confusing mess.
- Helps show feelings: “Wow!” vs. “Wow?” changes the tone.
### Kid Example
- No punctuation: “i like cake do you like cake i do” (Confusing!)
- With punctuation: “I like cake. Do you like cake? I do!” (Much clearer!)
Think of punctuation as traffic lights and road signs in writing—helping you stop, go, or show excitement so readers don’t crash into confusion.