Master over 50+ words about punctuation in English

Punctuation is a common component in English reading, listening, and writing tests. Having a solid grasp of punctuation in English will help you know how to use it more effectively and appropriately. Below is a comprehensive compilation of vocabulary about punctuation in English. Let's save it and review it together!

I. The compilation of English vocabulary related to punctuation in English

For easier memorization, PREP has divided types of punctuation in English into smaller groups by the position of the marks in the sentence. Please take a look!

1. Mid-Sentence Punctuation Marks

Below are some words related to mid-sentence punctuation marks that you should memorize:

2. End punctuation marks

Basic end punctuation marks include the following: 

3. Special marks 

Aside from the mentioned marks, some other special marks should also be highly noted:

II. The usage of marks for punctuation in English

Below is the detailed usage of each mark that students should note for later application:

III. Some notes on the usage of punctuation in English

Below are some notes to take when reading and using punctuation in English!

• In American English, periods are placed inside quotation marks, whereas commas are placed outside quotation marks. For example: My mother said, "I should drink more water."
• In British English, periods and commas follow closing quotation marks, except in cases of dialogue where periods precede closing quotation marks. For example: "like so," he said.
• Semicolons and colons are placed outside quotation marks. For example: "like so";
• In cases where the entire sentence is a question and the quotation forms a single word or phrase at the end of the sentence, the question mark will be placed outside the closing quotation mark. For example: Did your mother ask "Are you ok"?

IV. Tips for learning English vocabulary related to punctuation in English effectively

Here are some tips to effectively learn vocabulary  about punctuation in English

1. Name punctuation marks in real-life situations

In your daily writing and reading, you see and use punctuation frequently. To deeply ingrain punctuation vocabulary into your reflexive thinking, actively name the punctuation marks you see and use on a regular basis. This active learning technique strengthens reflexive abilities while helping you remember vocabulary longer.

2. Learn punctuation in English through visual images

Learning with visual imagery engages your imagination, helping you remember knowledge more naturally and for longer. You can create visual examples or use flashcards to memorize English punctuation vocabulary.

3. Learn vocabulary about punctuation in English through mind maps

Learning the vocabulary of punctuation in English through mind maps is an effective method that helps you easily and systematically remember knowledge. For the group of English punctuation vocabulary words, you can create a mind map following these suggestions:

• Start with the central topic of "English punctuation vocabulary".
• Then develop sub-topics branches including: "Vocabulary for mid-sentence punctuation marks", and "Vocabulary for end-of-sentence punctuation marks and special marks".
• Within each sub-topic branch, as you develop it further, be sure also to note the pronunciations and images to aid visualization.

V. Exercises on punctuation in English 

Here is an exercise about punctuation in English with answers to help review the material more thoroughly:

Exercise 1: Match the punctuation term in English to its corresponding image 

Answer key:

• B
• A
• D
• E
• C
• G
• F
• I
• H

This article has shared the most common vocabulary related to punctuation marks in English that you should know. Hopefully, this will help you read punctuation in English correctly and apply them effectively in exams!