{"id":23512,"date":"2025-02-21T15:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/?p=23512"},"modified":"2025-02-21T15:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:05:19","slug":"punctuations-for-class-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuations-for-class-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Punctuation For Class 5: Definition, Types with Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Punctuation for Class 5:<\/strong> <strong>Punctuation Marks<\/strong> help the readers understand that certain actions are happening in the sentence. It indicates sudden pauses, endings, and something that has been asked in a sentence. Punctuation is an important symbol in <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/english-grammar\/\"><strong>English grammar<\/strong><\/a> that helps writers express the emotions that they want to convey in their writings. To know more about punctuations taught to grade 5 students, keep reading this blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ee7922772d60b5689dfabf97a38d9fa9\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/category\/learn-english\/punctuation\/\">More on Punctuation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-punctuation-for-class-5-students\"><span id=\"types-of-punctuation-for-class-5-students\">Types of Punctuation for Class 5 Students<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAAQAAQMAAAAjta+TAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHtJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAtwGUDwAByR5GXgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Punctuation Marks for Class 5\"  class=\"wp-image-23515 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/14-Punctuation-Marks.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22060752\/14-Punctuation-Marks.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22060752\/14-Punctuation-Marks-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22060752\/14-Punctuation-Marks-768x983.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22060752\/14-Punctuation-Marks-380x486.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Punctuation is an important chapter in the book for Class 5 students. They have to understand punctuation in a better way to improve it further, as they already have a basic idea of the topic from the previous classes. So, we have come up with all the punctuation marks taught to class 5 students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"period\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Period( . )<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/period-punctuation\/\"><strong>period or full stop<\/strong><\/a> is a type of punctuation mark that indicates that the sentence has come to an end and is usually put after the completion of the sentence. The Period is denoted by a small dot (.).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They were going to classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sun rises in the east.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His dog\u2019s name is Bruno.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My name is Sam.    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%)\">Explore: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-marks-for-class-4\/\">Punctuation Marks for Class 4 English Grammar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"capitalization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capitalization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/capital-letters-and-punctuation\/\"><strong>Capitalization mark<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>is mainly used to indicate that the first letter of the sentence or the proper noun should be in capital letters. Several rules in<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/english-grammar\/\"> <\/a>English grammar show which words are to be capitalized and which are not. Let\u2019s understand through the table the words that need to be capitalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Words to be Capitalized<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Words that are not Capitalized<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weekdays and Months &#8211;<\/strong> <em>December, <\/em><br><em>January,<\/em> and <em>Tuesday<\/em>.<\/td><td><strong>Season Names<\/strong> &#8211; <em>winter<\/em> and <em>summer<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Celestial Bodies &#8211; <\/strong><em>Venus, Neptune<\/em> and <em>Mars<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Flower names<\/strong> &#8211; <em>sunflower<\/em><strong>,<\/strong> <em>marigold<\/em>, and <em>rose<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Names of Countries, Rivers, <\/strong><br><strong>and Mountains &#8211; <\/strong><em>China, France, Nile<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Tree names<\/strong> &#8211; <em>neem<\/em><strong>, <\/strong><em>deodar<\/em>, and mango tree<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Places, Holidays, and Festivals &#8211;<\/strong> <em>Diwali, Christmas, New York<\/em><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>J<\/strong>ohn is playing football.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are currently on <strong>C<\/strong>hristmas holidays<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He is going to meet <strong>M<\/strong>r. Adams in <strong>P<\/strong>aris.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David is planning his vacation in <strong>J<\/strong>une.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Y<\/strong>ukon <strong>R<\/strong>iver is huge in <strong>A<\/strong>laska.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%)\">Check Out: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-for-class-1\/\">Punctuation for Class 1: Types, and Worksheet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"comma\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comma( , )<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The comma is mainly used to organize and divide words in a sentence. It is placed in a sentence to show a small pause while speaking or reading. Let\u2019s understand some of the examples of Comma along with their usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comma use in a list<\/td><td>The child has watercolor, a paintbrush, and a color plate for drawing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For separating adjectives<\/td><td>That large, blue fish is coming out of the water.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Addressing someone directly<\/td><td>Hey Son, Are you preparing for the test?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%)\">Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-use-of-commas\/\"> <strong>What is the Use of Commas (,): Meaning, Rules, &amp; Examples [with PDF]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"semicolon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semicolon( ; )<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A semicolon is a more powerful form of the comma that is used for creating connections between sentences that are closely related to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connecting the closely related sentences<\/td><td>My favourite planets are Mars, which represents desire; Jupiter, which represents luck; and bright Venus.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Separating the list of items that contain commas<\/td><td>My favorite planets are Mars, which represents desire; Jupiter, which represents luck; and bright Venus.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%)\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/semicolon-examples-and-tips-to-use\/\"><strong>11+ Semicolon Examples and Tips to Use<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"colon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colon( : )<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A colon is a type of punctuation mark that is used to emphasize or introduce an object in a sentence. It also tells that more amount of information is to be given. Take a look at the examples below to get an idea of how a colon can be used in a sentence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>The professor gave us a challenge<strong>:<\/strong> to read a file and write a report on it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>There&#8217;s one thing I want for Christmas<strong>:<\/strong> a new Mobile Phone!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%)\">Must Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/colon-punctuation-examples\/\"><strong>Colon Punctuation Examples with Uses in English Grammar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"apostrophe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apostrophe( \u2018 )<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An apostrophe is mainly used for showing missing letters during the combination of words and for possession. Check out the examples below to get an idea of the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For indicating possession<\/td><td>This is <strong>Tim\u2019s<\/strong> book.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In place of missing letters<\/td><td><strong>They\u2019re<\/strong> planning to visit her uncle.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%)\">Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-how-to-use-apostrophes\/\"><strong>How to Use Apostrophes? Learn 3 Golden Rules with Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"exclamation-mark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exclamation Mark ( ! )<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An Exclamation Mark is a type of punctuation mark that is used to express strong emotions and feelings in a sentence. <strong>For example, in the sentence,<\/strong> I love chocolates! The <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-exclamation-mark-examples\/\"><strong>exclamation mark<\/strong><\/a>(!) indicates the excitement of the person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Wow! He is playing wonderful cricket shots.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hurray! We have won the competition.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yum! You have made delicious food.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%)\">Read More: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-for-class-2-students\/\">Punctuation for Class 2: Types, Examples, and Worksheets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"question-mark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question Mark( ? )<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A question Mark(?) is usually put at the end of the sentence and used to indicate that the question is asked. In the sentence \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d The question mark symbols show that a question is asked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>What you have been doing since morning?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Why are you playing at night?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Are you going to the party?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Did you finish the leftover piece of cake?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Punctuation Marks | English Grammar &amp; Composition Grade 5 | Periwinkle\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vnyUzLRlS7k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Periwinkle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/question-mark-punctuation\/\"><strong>Question Mark Punctuation (?): Definition, Usage, and Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/question-mark-upside-down-explained-in-detail\/\"><strong>Question Mark Upside Down: Explained in Detail<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"worksheet-on-punctuation-for-class-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worksheet on Punctuation for Class 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exercise-1-choose-the-correct-punctuation-mark\"><span id=\"exercise-1-choose-the-correct-punctuation-mark\">Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Punctuation Mark<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the blanks with the correct punctuation mark ( . , ? , ! , &#8216; , &#8221; &#8220;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What a beautiful dress __<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My cousins __ friends and I went to the fair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She said __ I love to read stories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I dont know where my notebook is __<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cat drank all of its milk __<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rahul asked __ When is the picnic<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What a beautiful dress<strong>!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My cousins<strong>, <\/strong>friends and I went to the fair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She said<strong>, &#8220;<\/strong>I love to read stories.<strong>&#8220;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I don<strong>\u2019<\/strong>t know where my notebook is<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cat drank all of its milk<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rahul asked<strong>, &#8220;<\/strong>When is the picnic<strong>?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exercise-2-rewrite-using-capital-letters-and-punctuation\"><span id=\"exercise-2-rewrite-using-capital-letters-and-punctuation\">Exercise 2: Rewrite Using Capital Letters and Punctuation<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rewrite the following sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>my sister and i went to the park on monday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have you seen my new bicycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mr sharma is our principal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sara john and michael are best friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>i am reading a book called alice in wonderland<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My sister and I went to the park on Monday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you seen my new bicycle?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. Sharma is our principal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sara, John, and Michael are best friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am reading a book called Alice in Wonderland.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-punctuation-exercise-download-free-worksheet\"><span id=\"punctuation-exercise-download-free-worksheet\">Punctuation Exercise: Download Free Worksheet<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAAQAAQMAAAAjta+TAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHtJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAtwGUDwAByR5GXgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Exercise for Punctuation for Class 5\"  class=\"wp-image-23522 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hyphen-Punctuation-Exercise.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22060756\/Hyphen-Punctuation-Exercise.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22060756\/Hyphen-Punctuation-Exercise-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22060756\/Hyphen-Punctuation-Exercise-768x983.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogassets.leverageedu.com\/media\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/05\/22060756\/Hyphen-Punctuation-Exercise-380x486.jpg 380w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1714550770449\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. How <strong>can<\/strong> a Class 5 student learn Punctuation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They can learn by understanding the punctuation marks well in the classes and through books. Solve the exercises to learn Punctuation in a better way.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1714550836429\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. What is the importance of Period Punctuation in a sentence?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Period( . ) Punctuation marks have high importance as it is used for closing the sentence.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1714550852934\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. How to use a comma in a sentence?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The comma is used to divide the independent clauses when they are joined by any coordinating conjunction such as but, and, or, for, nor, yet, so.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1714550873491\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A colon (:) is mainly used for introducing details that are constructed by the last clause. It is normally used before an example, list, or explanation. However, a semicolon(;) is mainly used for joining the linked independent clauses combined in a similar sentence without using the conjunction.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a0e3e6f8889d58fcdfa81b6ff0763161\"><strong>Find more punctuation reads below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/apostrophe-examples\/\"><strong>21+ Apostrophe Examples in Sentences<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-quotation-marks-examples\/\"><strong>19+ Quotation Marks Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/question-mark-punctuation\/\"><strong>Question Mark Punctuation (?)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-colon-symbol\/\"><strong>What is a Colon Symbol (:)?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-use-of-commas\/\"><strong>Use of Commas (,)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/semicolon-examples-and-tips-to-use\/\"><strong>11+ Semicolon Examples and Tips to Use<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/colon-punctuation-examples\/\"><strong>Colon Punctuation Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/punctuation-exclamation-mark-examples\/\"><strong>20+ Exclamation Mark examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This was all about the \u201cPunctuations For Class 5: Types and Their Uses\u201d and more in grammar. 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