1. Period (.)
* The cat sat on the mat.
* She went to the store and bought milk.
* I like to eat pizza.
* The sun is shining.
* He is a good student.
2. Question Mark (?)
* What is your name?
* How are you doing?
* Did you go to the party?
* Can you help me with this?
* Are you coming with us?
3. Exclamation Point (!)
* Wow! That is amazing!
* Help! I'm stuck!
* Look out!
* I love pizza!
* It's a beautiful day!
4. Comma (,)
* I went to the store, and I bought milk.
* The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
* My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.
* She went to the beach, but it was crowded.
* I'd like to go to the park, but I don't have time.
5. Semicolon (;)
* I went to the store; I bought milk.
* The cat sat on the mat; the dog chased its tail.
* She wanted to go to the party; however, she was too tired.
* He is a good student; he always gets good grades.
* The weather was beautiful; we decided to go for a walk.
6. Colon (:)
* I have three favorite fruits: apples, oranges, and bananas.
* The recipe is as follows: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
* He told me the truth: he had cheated on the test.
* There are two possibilities: we go to the beach, or we stay home.
* The following is a list of my favorite books: Pride and Prejudice, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Great Gatsby.
7. Apostrophe (')
* The cat's tail is long.
* It's a beautiful day.
* She's going to the party.
* They're coming over later.
* I'm going to the store.
8. Quotation Marks (" ")
* "Hello," she said.
* He asked, "What is your name?"
* The book title is "Pride and Prejudice."
* The song lyrics are "I'm a believer."
* "Don't go outside," she warned.
9. Hyphen (-)
* He is a well-known artist.
* The two-story building is beautiful.
* I'm going to the post-office.
* She has a part-time job.
* The dog is black-and-white.
10. Dash (-)
* I went to the store – and then I went to the park.
* She was a good student – always on time, always prepared.
* The dog was happy – tail wagging, tongue lolling.
* I love pizza – especially pepperoni.
* He was a kind man – always willing to help.
11. Parentheses ()
* The cat (a black cat) sat on the mat.
* He went to the store (the one on Main Street).
* The book (Pride and Prejudice) is a classic.
* She asked for a raise (which she got).
* I love pizza (with extra cheese).
12. Brackets []
* The book [Pride and Prejudice] is a classic.
* He was a good student [always getting good grades].
* The following is a list of books [Pride and Prejudice, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby].
* The cat [a black cat] sat on the mat.
* The book [which she got as a gift] is her favorite.
13. Ellipsis (...)
* The cat sat on the mat...
* She said... "I don't know."
* "I love you," he said... and then he kissed her.
* I'm so tired...
* I don't know what to say...
14. Slash (/)
* And/or
* He/she
* Yes/no
* On/off
* Up/down
This list covers some of the most common punctuation marks. Remember that the specific rules for using these marks can vary depending on the style guide you are following.