L1: Punctuation Basics (Capitals, Periods, Question Marks, Commas)'
Welcome! When English learners first start writing their own emails or stories, they sometimes forget the little marks that give sentences their rhythm. Punctuation tells the reader when to stop, when to ask a question, and what words are names. Let's look at the four basic rules to make your English writing clear and professional. Punctuation List: Capital Letter - A large letter used for the first letter of a sentence, names of people, and names of places. Period ( . ) - A small dot placed at the end of a normal statement or fact. It tells the reader to stop. Question Mark ( ? ) - Used at the end of a sentence that asks for information. Comma ( , ) - Used to indicate a short pause in a sentence or to separate three or more items in a list. Common Mistake Many languages do not use capital letters or distinct punctuation marks to end sentences. In English, you must start every sentence with a big capital letter and end it with a punctuation mark (like a period . or question mark ?). Please…
