Punctuation Review

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning.

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When should a comma be placed before a conjunction?

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A comma should be placed before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a quotation?

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The punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks, and a comma is often used before the quotation.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and replacing them with an apostrophe.

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How do you form the contraction 'she's'?

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The contraction 'she's' is formed by combining 'she' and 'is'.

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What is the rule for using commas in direct address?

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When directly addressing someone in a sentence, a comma should be used to separate the name from the rest of the sentence.

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What is the function of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a list in a sentence?

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Items in a list should be separated by commas, and a conjunction is typically used before the last item.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.