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' Apostrophe: used in contractions and to show possession [] Brackets: Set apart or Interject text within other text
: Colon: to introduce something
, Comma: to separate things such as in a sequence
Dashes: to create a range or for a minus symbol
Ellipsis: a mark creating an intentional omission of a word, to trail off at the end of a sentence, to pause in speech, or to indicate an unfinished thought
! Exclamation Mark: Comes after interjection or exclamation to indicate strong volume and high feelings
. Period: to end a sentence
<> Guillemets: indicate speech, fast forward/rewind
- Hyphen: join words or separate syllables
? Question Mark: Replaces a period at the end of an interrogative sentence
" " ' ' Quotation Marks: Quotation, speech, phrase, word
; Semicolon: separate closely related independent clauses, serial commas
/ Slash/Solidus: replace hyphen/dash

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How many characters does English language have?

The English language uses the Latin alphabet, which consists of 26 letters, ranging from A to Z. In addition to these letters, English includes various punctuation marks and special characters, but the core alphabet itself consists solely of those 26 characters.


Why English need grammar for?

Every language that exists uses grammar. A language can't exist without grammar; everything would be shambles and we wouldn't be able to communicate with each other. Grammar lets the speaker show emotion, ask questions; in fact, grammar lets us say everything that we say today.


What is the correct punctuation for plays?

Plays are written with the same kind of punctuation that any other kind of writing uses.


Do all languages follow the rules of grammar?

Yes, but each language has its own rules. English and French have a signifegent change in the grammar. 'La porte rouge' (French) in English would be 'the door red', and not 'the red door'. 'Die tur rot' (German) would be the same as English, but different in French or Greek.


What are some of the consequence of spelling and punctuation errors redundanciescliches and misuse of words?

Spelling and punctuation errors can totally transform the meaning behind the written word. Commas placed in inappropriate places or omitted can change sentence structure. Misplaced dashes and hyphens in codes cause costly, and sometimes fatal mistakes. Spelling mistakes often lead to credibility issues and loss of integrity of documents, costing companies financial issues.

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What letter do you use open punctuation?

Open punctuation typically refers to the style of punctuation that uses minimal punctuation, often omitting periods and other marks at the end of a sentence. As such, it does not require the use of a specific letter.


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What is the difference between Chinese grammar and English grammar?

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How many punctuation are there?

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What punctuation does a mixed punctuation have after the salutation?

A mixed punctuation style typically uses a colon after the salutation.


What are the uses of punctuation marks and examples?

Apostrophe (')Brackets ([ ], ( ), { }, < >)Colon (:)Comma (,)Dashes (-)Ellipsis (...)Exclamation Mark (!)Guillemets (&laquo; &raquo;)Hyphen (-)Period (.)Question Mark (?)Quotation Marks (" ", ' ')Semicolon (;)Slash (/)Solidus (&frasl;)


What sentence uses punctuation?

All sentences use punctuation, if only a period at the end.


Is Spanish the only language which use the upside down exclamation and interrogation marks?

No, but it is the only language that uses these symbols for punctuation (other languages use them for things such as letters, tones, and clicks).


What are the classification and used of words?

The classification of words and uses is called grammar. Grammar in the English language has eight parts of speech. The eight parts of speech are known as lexical categories which are known as nouns, pronouns, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. The uses of the words are for effective spoken and written communication.


Why English need grammar for?

Every language that exists uses grammar. A language can't exist without grammar; everything would be shambles and we wouldn't be able to communicate with each other. Grammar lets the speaker show emotion, ask questions; in fact, grammar lets us say everything that we say today.


What is the gender of pig in English grammar?

The word pig is gender neutral. Males pigs are called boars and females sows


How is American Sign Language different from English?

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