Punctuation

Used to separate independent clauses, suggesting a closer relationship than a period.

Indicates a brief pause within a sentence, used for listing, separating clauses, or adding nonessential information.

Used to set off nonessential clauses, phrases, or words that add extra information but aren't crucial to the sentence's meaning.

Used to express strong emotions, surprise, or emphasis.

Used to enclose direct quotations, titles, or words used in a special way.

Indicates a range, span of time, or connection between words or ideas.

Used to indicate something special in a strong or ironic way.

Separates the day of the month from the year in dates.

Separates hours from minutes in time notation.