Punctuation Marks (Part 2)

Master key punctuation marks in English. Enhance your writing skills with clear explanations and practical examples.

Belows are 4 essential symbols that will help you enhance your writing skills and ensure your text is easy to read and understand.

• Apostrophe (’): Used to indicate possession (e.g., "John’s book") or to form contractions (e.g., "don’t" for "do not"). It's a crucial punctuation mark for showing ownership and shortening words.
• Hyphen (-): Connects words or parts of words, such as in compound words ("well-being") or to break words at the end of a line. Hyphens help clarify meaning and improve readability.
• Underscore (_): Often used in digital communication, such as in email addresses, usernames, or filenames. It replaces spaces and helps separate words clearly.
• Angle Brackets (< >): These symbols are used primarily in coding and mathematics, but they can also indicate something is less than or greater than. They are useful for technical writing and computer programming.