Which Punctuation Mark is used to show 'Pause'?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Comma

A comma ( , ) is the punctuation mark used to indicate a pause in a sentence. It is commonly used to:

• Separate elements in a list.
• Offset introductory words, phrases, or clauses.
• Indicate a slight pause between two connected ideas.

Examples:

• "After the meeting, we went out for coffee."
• "She bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes."

Analysis of Other Options:

• Period ( . ): Incorrect because it is used to mark the end of a sentence, not to indicate a pause.
• Slash ( / ): Incorrect because it is used to separate alternatives (e.g., "and/or") or in fractions.
• Ellipsis ( ... ): Incorrect because it indicates an omission of words or a trailing off in thought, not a pause within a sentence.
  • Example: "I was thinking... maybe we should go."