Punctuation (विराम चिन्ह)

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Punctuation (विराम चिन्ह)

What is Punctuation?

Punctuation marks are symbols used in writing.
विराम चिन्ह लिखने में उपयोग किए जाने वाले चिह्न हैं।

1. Full Stop (.) – पूर्ण विराम

Use at the end of a sentence.
Example:

  • I am a boy.
  • She is happy.

2. Comma (,) – अल्पविराम

Use to separate items.
Example:

  • I like apples, mangoes, and grapes.

3. Question Mark (?) – प्रश्नवाचक चिन्ह

Use at the end of a question.
Example:

  • What is your name?

4. Exclamation Mark (!) – विस्मयादिबोधक चिन्ह

Use to show feelings.
Example:

  • Wow!
  • What a beautiful day!

5. Apostrophe (‘) – अपोस्ट्रॉफी

Shows possession.
Example:

  • Riya’s book

Punctuation marks are symbols that organize writing and clarify meaning.

Types of Punctuation

1. Full Stop (.)

Used after statements and commands.
Example:

  • Close the door.
  • He plays cricket.

2. Comma (,)

Used:

  • In lists
  • After introductory words
  • Before conjunctions

Example:

  • I bought milk, bread, and butter.
  • Yes, I agree.

3. Question Mark (?)

Used after direct questions.
Example:

  • Where are you going?

4. Exclamation Mark (!)

Used to express strong emotion.
Example:

  • What a surprise!

5. Apostrophe (‘)

Used for:

  1. Possession → Ravi’s pen
  2. Contractions → Don’t, It’s

6. Quotation Marks (” “)

Used for direct speech.
Example:

  • She said, “I am ready.”

7. Colon (:)

Used before a list.
Example:

  • Bring the following: pen, notebook, pencil.

8. Semicolon (;)

Used to join closely related sentences.
Example:

  • I was tired; I went to bed.

📄 3️⃣ Worksheet Format

A. Fill in the blanks:

  1. What is your name__
  2. I have apples__ mangoes__ and bananas__
  3. She said__ I am happy__
  4. Wow__ That is amazing__
  5. This is Rahul__ pen__

B. Rewrite with correct punctuation:

  1. where do you live
  2. ramesh come here
  3. what a beautiful flower
  4. i like tea coffee and milk
  5. she said i am tired

C. Choose the correct answer:

  1. Which mark is used after a question?
    a) .
    b) ?
    c) ,
  2. Which mark shows possession?
    a) ‘
    b) !
    c) :

✅ Worksheet Answers

A.

  1. ?
  2. , ,
  3. , ” .”
  4. ! !
  5. ‘s

B.

  1. Where do you live?
  2. Ramesh, come here.
  3. What a beautiful flower!
  4. I like tea, coffee, and milk.
  5. She said, “I am tired.”

C.

  1. b
  2. a

📝 4️⃣ Short Notes Format (Exam Revision)

✔️ Full Stop (.) – Statement end
✔️ Comma (,) – List separation
✔️ Question Mark (?) – Question end
✔️ Exclamation (!) – Strong feeling
✔️ Apostrophe (‘) – Possession & short forms
✔️ Quotation Marks (” “) – Direct speech
✔️ Colon (:) – Before list
✔️ Semicolon (;) – Join related sentences

 

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