Symbols: Names and uses
Symbol | Name | Use |
, | Comma | Separates parts of the sentence. |
: | Colon | Introduces a list of further information. |
- | Hyphen | Joins parts of compound nouns. |
! | Exclamation mark | Used after a command, an exclamation or something surprising. |
; | Semi colon | Divides 2 independent, but related sentences. |
“ ” | Quotation marks | Enclose words of direct speech. |
( ) | Brackets | Enclose additional information or references. |
. | Full stop | Shows the end of the sentence. |
_ | Dash | Indicates a break. |
? | Question mark | Used after a direct question. |
‘ | Apostrophe | Used in contractions or genitives. |
