English Punctuation Marks

Learn the names of essential punctuation marks in English with this video.

In this video, we introduce you to 5 common punctuation marks in English.

• Dot (.). The dot is used to mark the end of a sentence.
• Comma (,). The comma is used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to provide a pause in a sentence.
• Colon (:). The colon introduces a list, explanation, or a quote.
• Semicolon (;). The semicolon connects closely related independent clauses or separates items in a complex list.
• Tilde (~). The tilde indicates approximation.

Understanding these punctuation marks will help you write more accurately and clearly.