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What are the fourteen punctuation marks in English grammar with 5 examples each?

Here are 14 common punctuation marks in English grammar, with 5 examples each:

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.

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