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Which language does not use punctuation?
Chinese is the language in which punctuation are not used.
When was the exclamation mark invented?
Toward the end of the 14th century, Italian poet Iacopo Alpoleio da Urbisaglia claimed to have invented the exclamation mark. He gave it a name — the punctus admirativus — and unleashed the modern exclamation mark onto the world!
What is the punctuation used at the first word of every sentence?
colon
The colon can be used after the first word of a sentence or just before the final word of a sentence. The colon can also be used to introduce a grammatically independent sentence. Thus, it is one of the most powerful punctuation marks.
Why do we need punctuation?
Correct punctuation adds clarity and precision to writing; it allows the writer to stop, pause, or give emphasis to certain parts of the sentence.
How did punctuation begin?
By the fifth century BC, Greek playwrights were using some basic symbols to show where actors should pause, and the scholar Aristophanes of Byzantium (c257– c185 BC) invented a formal system of punctuation. Our modern system of punctuation didn’t emerge till the 19th century.
Why was punctuation first invented?
Most historians believe that punctuation as we know it today was invented to show how a text should be read aloud. These were, of course, intended to be read aloud. Our modern system of punctuation didn’t emerge till the 19th century.
Why are there no punctuation marks in Tamil books?
Clearly, punctuation marks are used in Tamil (and other South Indian languages) only after the advent of printing (by Europeans) Even the first few books printed don’t seem to have used punctuation marks (actually, they have followed the same pattern as in inscriptions, copper-plate grants and palm-leaf manuscripts)
What is the history of the Tamil language?
See Article History. Tamil language, member of the Dravidian language family, spoken primarily in India. It is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry (Pondicherry).
Where is Tamil spoken in India?
Written By: Tamil language, member of the Dravidian language family, spoken primarily in India. It is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry (Pondicherry).
What is the modern form of punctuation?
The modern form of the comma was developped by the Italian Aldus Manutius (1449-1515). He also introduced the modern use of the semicolon. He also invented the italic font. Hence the name: italics. Punctuation practices are continually evolving, so one needs to ask what constitutes “modern punctuation.”