Exploring Punctuation Marks in English

Why are punctuation marks compared to traffic signals in the video?

• They help in understanding the pauses and stops in a sentence.

• They are used to decorate the text.

• They are used to make the text longer.

• They are used to confuse the reader.

What is the American English term for 'full stop'?

• Comma

• Period

• Exclamation point

• Question mark

Which punctuation mark is used to express uncertainty?

• Comma

• Exclamation point

• Question mark

• Period

Which punctuation mark is used to express strong emotions or wishes?

• Comma

• Period

• Question mark

• Exclamation point

What is the purpose of using a comma in a sentence?

• To separate clauses or items in a list

• To end a sentence

• To indicate possession

• To express strong emotions

Where should a comma not be used?

• To separate items in a list

• To separate coordinate clauses

• After an introductory word

• To separate a verb from its subject

What is the primary use of quotation marks?

• To indicate possession

• To create compound words

• To quote the exact words of a person

• To separate clauses

How is an apostrophe used in contractions?

• To end a sentence

• To replace omitted letters

• To express strong emotions

• To separate items in a list

What is the difference between an en dash and an em dash?

• Both are the same and used interchangeably.

• En dash is used for contractions; em dash is used for possession.

• En dash is longer and used for emphasis; em dash is shorter and used for ranges.

• En dash is shorter and used for ranges; em dash is longer and used for emphasis.

Which punctuation mark is used to show omitted letters or words?

• Ellipses

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Hyphen