It is used to separate ideas within the structure of a sentence.
It is placed after a word that introduces a quotation, an example or an explanation.
It is placed at the end of a sentence to be completed.
It is placed at the end of a sentence to indicate surprise or add emphasis.
It is used to connect independent clauses.
Indicates a direct question when it is placed at the end of a sentence.
The Colon ( : )
The Comma ( , )
The Period ( . )
The Question mark ( ? )
The Semicolon ( ; )
The Exclamation Point ( ! )