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1. New Delhi is the capital of India.

2. Help the poor.

after abbreviations.
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1. N.K. Chopra, M.A., Nov., M.L.A.

Note

Nowadays, we avoid using full stops in abbreviations; BSc, MSc, MP

Comma (,)

The comma is the shortest pause. It is used:

to separate three or more parts of speech that come together.
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1. I bought a pen, a knife, a rubber, and an inkpot.

2. Hamida is obedient, intelligent, and hard working.

to separate words or phrases in apposition.
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, fought for our
Independence.

To separate words of address.
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1. Rajesh, be happy.

2. Boys, don’t make a noise.

To separate a direct quotation from the rest of sentences.
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He said, “God is everywhere.”

Semicolon (;)

The semicolon represents a pause longer than that indicated by a comma. It is used
to separate the clauses of a compound sentence.

He is valiant; I honour him.

Question Mark (?)

It is used to mark direct questions.

1. What is your father?

2. How is he now?

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