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punctuation

🇬🇧 UK/.pʌŋktʃu'eiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
A2

Definitions

n.

The system of marks (such as commas, periods, and question marks) used in writing to clarify meaning and separate sentences or clauses

标点;标点符号

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
punctpoint, dot, mark
+
uconnector
+
ationact, process, state
=punctuation

Common Collocations

  • 1.punctuation marks标点符号
  • 2.punctuation rules标点规则
  • 3.correct punctuation正确的标点
  • 4.[punctuation errors]标点错误

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Correct punctuation is essential for making your writing clear and professional.

  • 2.

    The teacher marked the essay down because of missing punctuation throughout.

  • 3.

    In informal texting, people often ignore punctuation entirely.

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