Punctuation.?!

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, question marks, exclamation points, and apostrophes.

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What is the purpose of a period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence or statement.

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When should a comma be used?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and to set off introductory elements or non-essential information.

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What is the function of a hyphen?

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A hyphen is used to join words or parts of words, such as in compound adjectives (e.g., well-known) or to indicate word breaks at the end of a line.

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How is an apostrophe used?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or to form contractions (e.g., don't for do not).

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What is the difference between a question mark and an exclamation point?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question, while an exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a direct address?

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A comma is used to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence (e.g., 'Let's eat, Grandma!').

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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In a series of three or more items, commas are used to separate each item, and an optional comma (Oxford comma) can be placed before the conjunction.

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When should a semicolon be used?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the role of quotation marks?

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