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· To end a statement or a command.
Read the following examples:
1. We gave our camera for repair. (statement)

2. Look at the bird sitting on the tree. (command)

· After initials or abbreviations.
1. She is an M.A.

2. His father’s name is Dr A.K. Monga.

G Comma (,)
Comma is used for the following occasions:

· After introductory phrase and clause.

As early as possible, I will call you.
· To separate a clause in the series.

I cannot say what it is, who kept it here and why it is here.

· To set off a noun of address.
My Lord, will you help me to sort out this problem?

· To separate the parts of a date.
My sister’s marriage was on March 4, 2017.

· To separate word in the series.
I like apples, bananas, grapes and guavas.

· To separate a special expression like ‘yes’, ‘oh’, ‘no’, etc.

Yes, you can take leave now.
· To separate a statement from a question tag.

She is a competent candidate, isn’t she?

· Before and after a word of apposition.
Namit, the opening batsman of Indian team, is a reliable batsman.

· To separate a reported speech.
He said, “Hardly could I reach the station, the rain started.”

G Question Mark or Interrogation Mark (?)
Question mark is used instead of full stop after a direct question. Interrogation mark
is not used for indirect questions.

Read the following examples:
1. Who is there? 2. Is anybody absent?

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