basic punctuation

• The Romans and the Ancient Greeks didn't use punctuation at all. They didn't even have gaps between words. This is called scriptio continua, writing as one continuous string of capital letters, so their WRITINGWOULDLOOKLIKETHIS.
• Punctuation


  The most commonly used punctuation are: capital letters and full stops, commas to separate clauses, exclamation marks and question marks, quotation marks
• Punctuation


  • It makes text easier to read and understand
  • It creates meaning and helps communicate clearly
  • It guides our understanding of written language
  • It creates structure, rhythm, pace and tone
  • It is an integral part of grammar and spelling
• Punctuation has as much significance as the words and language devices we use
• Capital letters


  Used at the start of sentences, for proper nouns, abbreviations, titles of books/films, and the pronoun 'I'
• Full stops


  Used to mark the end of a complete sentence or thought
• Commas


  Used to separate clauses, create lists, avoid repetition, introduce direct speech, and add information
• Exclamation marks


  Used to express loudness, emphatic tone, or strong emotions
• Question marks


  Used to ask a question or show that a question has been asked
• Quotation marks


  Used to show when someone is speaking or to quote word-for-word what someone else has written or said
• UK English typically uses single quotation marks 'a' and American English uses double quotation marks "b"