"Punctuation is the art of dividing a written composition into sentences, or parts of sentences, by points or stops, for the purpose of marking the different pauses which the sense, and an accurate pronunciation require."

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Source: Lindley Murray (1841). “English Grammar Adapted to the Different Classes of Learners with an Appendix by Lindley Murray”, p.176

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Lindley Murray

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Lindley Murray was an American grammarian and educator known for his influential work in language education and his advocacy for structured grammar instruction.

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