Punctuation The word " punctuation " is derived from the Latin word " punctum ", which means "point" or "pause". This refers to the use of points or stops in writing to aid clarity and readability. Definition of Punctuation: A set of marks or symbols used to clarify the meaning of a text. Importance of Using Punctuation (Same words, different punctuation marks and different meanings.) 1. Danish said, "Safina is an evil person."    "Danish," said Safina, "is an evil person." 2. The DC said, "The teacher is a fool."   "The DC," said the teacher, "is a fool." Some Common Punctuation Marks and Typographical Features (1) Full Stop (.) – Marks the end of a statement. (2) Comma (,) – Indicates a short pause and separates words, phrases or clauses. (3) Semicolon (;) – Separates closely related independent clauses. (4) Colon (:) – Introduces a list, explanation or quotation. (5) Inverted Comm...