Punctuations : Purpose & Effect Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the effect of a full stop?
Shows completion or finality.
What is the effect of a comma?
Makes writing clearer and easier to follow.
What is the effect of a question mark?
Shows curiosity, confusion, or doubt.
What is the effect of an exclamation mark?
Adds drama, emotion, or urgency.
What is the effect of a colon?
Builds anticipation or introduces ideas.
What is the effect of a semicolon?
Connects closely related ideas smoothly.
What is the effect of quotation marks?
Shows dialogue or quoted speech.
What is the effect of an apostrophe?
Shows possession or shortens words.
What is the effect of a dash?
Adds emphasis or sudden change.
What is the effect of an ellipsis?
Creates suspense or shows hesitation.
What is the purpose of a full stop?
To mark the end of a complete sentence.
What is the purpose of a comma?
To separate ideas, items, or clauses clearly.
What is the purpose of a question mark?
To indicate a direct question.
What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?
To show strong emotion or emphasis.
What is the purpose of a colon?
To introduce a list, explanation, or example.
What is the purpose of a semicolon?
To link two closely related sentences.
What is the purpose of quotation marks?
To show spoken words or quoted text.
What is the purpose of an apostrophe?
To show possession or a contraction.
What is the purpose of a dash?
To add emphasis or extra information.
What is the purpose of an ellipsis?
To show something is left out or to create suspense.
