Here are the most commonly-used punctuation marks in the English language with Tagalize (translated in Filipino) version below each part. A help for English learners.
Period (tuldok in Filipino Language)
= .
-Used at the END of sentences stating a fact or narrates something or telling a story.
-There is NO actual emotions present (seen,
heard or felt while talking). It is also used in sentences denoting command or
request.
(Ginagamit kapag ang pangungusap ay
nagsasalaysay, o nagkukuwento o nagpapaliwanag maging sa mga pangungusap na
pautos. Walang emosyong inilalahad sa pagkakasabi nito.)
e.g.
In Science, the attackers are called
predators. (stating fact)
*********
The Locale of Gumaca serves as the Quezon East’s Evangelical District Office.
Ang Lokal ng Gumaca ay nagsisilbing
opisina ng Pang-eklesiastikong Distrito ng Silangang Quezon.
*********
Angel Reign and Riana Ysobel plan to
watch FYM after classes this afternoon. (telling/stating something)
Question Mark (Tandang pananong) = ?
Used in interrogative sentences (asking questions) only or in a word or sentence expressing uncertainty/doubt commonly enclosed in parentheses.
(Ginagamit sa mga pangugusap na nagtatanong o dili kaya ay sa mga salita o
pangungusap na nagpapahayag ng pagiging hindi tiyak o alinlangan sa sinasabi o
isinasaad.
e.g.
Were you able to drop by at the
Central Office this morning? (asking something)
Nakadaan ka ba sa Opisina ng Sentral
kaninang umaga?