Use correct punctuation is important which can help us to recongnize the whole structure.
The basic punctuations
The comma
The Comma is to help readers to avoid misreading about the sentence. Without it, sentence parts will become another unexpectedly meaning. Also, the comma is used for separate complex grammatical structures.
Ira ordered a rich, chocolate, layer cake.
The semicolon
Unless you brush your teeth within ten or fifteen minutes after eating; brushing does no good.
The semicolon is used to connect major sentence elements of equal grammatical rank.
The colon
Faith is like love: it cannot be forced.
Quotation marks
The book “Harry Potter” is very famous around teenagers.
The period
You need to study very hard.
The question mark
Do you want to drink something?
The exclamation point
When Carla entered the room, I switched on the lights and we all yelled: “surprise!”
The dash
In my hometown the basic needs of people- clothing ,food, and shelter.
Parentheses
Brackets
The slash
Roger, the produce/director, announced a casting change.
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