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Proper Noun always begins with a capital letter.

(a) Ashoka was the greatest ruler.

(b) Naresh goes to the park with his dog, Jacky.

A question mark (?) sign should be used after a direct
question.

(a) Where are you going?

(b) What is your name?

An exclamation mark (!) is used to show a sudden feeling or emotion.

(a) What a beautiful rose!

(b) Hurray! We have won the match.

Test Yourself

Rewrite each sentence using the correct punctuation marks.

1. mind your own business
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2. all that glitters is not gold
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3. how sweet this rose smells
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4. how foolish I have been
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5. god loves everyone
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6. susan will go to her friend’s birthday party
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7. english is a common language
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8. the gita is the holy book of hindus
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