capital letter - We use these at the beginning of a sentence, with proper nouns and names., . - We use these at the end of sentences., ? - We use this at the end of a sentence instead of a full stop to make it clear that we are asking a question., ! - We use this to show emphasis or that someone is shouting., , - We use this to separate a list of similar words or phrases., : - We use this at the start of a list or to separate two clauses where the second explains or justifies the first., ; - We use this to separate two clauses that are related in meaning but separate grammatically (we more commonly use commas nowadays), "..." - To indicate direct speech or a quotation., (....) - We use these to add non-essential information., - - Used in informal English and to function in the same way as a comma or semi-colon.,

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