Punctuation Marks

noun a small amount of something

verb to strike or fling something with great force

• The runner made a quick dash to the finish line.
• I need to make a quick dash to the store before it closes.
• Let's make a dash for it before the rain starts.
• Her dreams were within reach, just a dash away from becoming reality.

noun a small round mark or spot

verb to mark or cover with dots

adjective having a dot or dots

• Please make sure to place a dot at the end of each sentence in your report.
• Don't forget to add a dot at the end of your text messages.
• I love how you always put a dot in your social media posts.
• The stars in the sky formed a perfect dot pattern.

noun a set of three dots (...) indicating an omission in a text

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• In formal writing, an ellipsis is used to indicate omitted words in a quote.
• I used an ellipsis in my text message to show that I was trailing off...
• She ended her sentence with an ellipsis to add a sense of mystery...
• The ellipsis in her speech hinted at a deeper meaning that was left unsaid...

verb to cry out suddenly or vehemently, as in surprise, anger, or pain

• She couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment at the sight of the beautiful sunset.
• I couldn't believe what I was seeing, so I just had to exclaim out loud!
• When she saw the surprise party, she just exclaimed, 'No way!'
• His actions seemed to exclaim his true feelings more than words ever could.

noun a sudden cry or remark expressing surprise, anger, or pain

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or feeling, often used in exclamations

• She let out an exclamation of surprise when she saw the final result.
• Wow, that was quite an exclamation you made when you opened the gift!
• Her exclamation was so loud, it startled everyone in the room.
• The exclamation of joy from the crowd was like music to his ears.

noun a punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence to indicate a full stop or completion

adjective complete or finished without possibility of further change

• The report must be submitted by the deadline, full stop.
• I told him I don't want to go out tonight, full stop.
• I'm done with this drama, full stop.
• She finally decided to cut ties with him, full stop.

noun A word or phrase that is used to explain or add information to a sentence, usually enclosed in brackets, dashes, or commas.

• It is important to use parentheses to set off additional information within a sentence.
• Don't forget to add parentheses around the date in your essay.
• I always use those round brackets (parentheses) when I'm texting.
• The parentheses in her speech hinted at a deeper meaning underlying her words.

noun a written or printed symbol representing a question mark

• Could you please clarify the statement with a question mark?
• Can you put a question mark at the end of that sentence?
• Add a question mark to the end of that, okay?
• The uncertainty in her decision left a question mark hanging over the situation.

noun a punctuation mark (/) used to separate alternatives or to indicate the end of a line of poetry

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• The professor emphasized the importance of using a virgule to separate clauses in a sentence.
• Make sure to add a virgule when you're listing items in your essay.
• I always forget to put a virgule in my sentences, it's so annoying.
• The virgule in their relationship was becoming more pronounced as they grew apart.

noun a punctuation mark indicating a question or doubt, such as a question mark or a raised eyebrow

• The speaker used a percontation mark at the end of his question to denote uncertainty.
• I always get confused between a percontation mark and a question mark.
• Why did you put a percontation mark there? Are you unsure or something?
• Her percontation mark at the end of the sentence added a layer of mystery to her words.

noun a punctuation mark (‽) that combines the functions of a question mark and an exclamation point, used to express a question in an excited or rhetorical manner

• The interrobang is a punctuation mark that combines a question mark and an exclamation point.
• I love using the interrobang in my text messages to show excitement and curiosity‽
• Did you see that photo of the interrobang tattoo on social media? It's wild!
• The interrobang in her eyes showed a mix of surprise and disbelief.