Punctuation (!?.,;:)

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What punctuation mark is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related?

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Semicolon (;) is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related.

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How should the city and state be punctuated in a sentence?

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A comma should be placed between the city and state, e.g., 'Boise, Idaho'.

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What is the correct way to write a time with a colon?

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A colon is used to separate hours and minutes, e.g., '3:00'.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'After a month in the country we felt happy and content.'?

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A comma should be placed after 'country': 'After a month in the country, we felt happy and content.'

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What punctuation is used to express strong emotion or emphasis?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'On the side opposite the stands were full.'?

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A comma should be placed after 'opposite': 'On the side opposite, the stands were full.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a pause in a sentence that is longer than a comma but shorter than a period?

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A semicolon (;) is used to indicate a pause that is longer than a comma but shorter than a period.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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A period (.) is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.