* Comma (,): Commas are used to separate items in a list, introduce clauses, or indicate a pause.
* Semicolon (;): Semicolons are used to join two related independent clauses.
* Colon (:): Colons are used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.
* Question Mark (?): Question marks are used to indicate an interrogative sentence.
* Exclamation Mark (!): Exclamation marks are used to indicate strong emotion.
* Apostrophe ('): Apostrophes are used to indicate possession or contractions.
* Hyphen (-): Hyphens are used to combine words or syllables.
* Dash (-): Dashes are used for emphasis or to set off a phrase.
* Parentheses (): Parentheses are used to enclose additional information.
* Brackets []: Brackets are used to enclose explanatory or editorial material.
End punctuation refers to the punctuation mark used to mark the end of a sentence. The only punctuation marks that can be used as end punctuation are:
* Period (.): Used at the end of a declarative sentence.
* Question Mark (?): Used at the end of an interrogative sentence.
* Exclamation Mark (!): Used at the end of an exclamatory sentence.