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EXCLAMATION MARK

The exlcamation mark it is used to convey strong emotions.

Examples: WOO! What beautiful dog! Auch! I hurt myself! Help!

COMA

Clauses.

Examples: When Maria goes shopping, she waits an hour for the bus. Karina has to attend work today, she is not ready to start yet. Antonio is going to buy a car, he doesn't know what the process is like.

Separate linking words: however, teherefore,for example, etc.

Examples: His parents went on a trip. Therefore, she stayed home. Use various methods for example, measure and classify products. Maris was studying veterinary medicine.However, she did not obtain her degree.

Separate words that are not par of the sentences.

Examples: Unfortunately, she is not well. Carlos, what you are doing is not right. Ma'am, please go on.

Separate items in a list.

Examples: You need to sell arina, corn, rice and potatoes in the market. The pharmacy needs medicine for the flu, cough, fever and diarrhea. You do not need clothes, shoes, dresses and coats you need to eat.

COLON

The colon introduces information after an independent clause.

Examples: The old man's ceviches offer: onions, shrimp, crabs and all kinds of food. Whenever you go out you should use: mask and alcohol. When you go to do sports bring: water, shoes and suitable clothing.

SEMI-COLON

The semicolon is used to combine closely related sentences.

Examples: I thought it was the right thing to do; he thought it was wrong. This is a great moment; in fact it is one of the best in life. This is a good phone; in fact it is one of the best.

QUESTION MARK

We use the question mark at the end of a question

Examples: What's your name? Where do you live? What is your favorite career?

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FULL STOP(PERIOD)

We use a full stop at the end of a sentence.

Examples: The sun will rise at 6.30 in the morning. Damien cut his hair. My aunt went to the supermarket in the car.

CAPITAL LETTER

We use capital letters for names of people, places, countries, days of the week, months, addresses and at the beginning of a sentence.

Examples: Maria goes shopping. Follow Juan Montalvo and Atahualpa streets. Cangahua on March 26, 2021.