Punctuation Marks

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What is the purpose of a full stop (.) in a sentence?

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The purpose of a full stop (.) is to indicate the end of a sentence.

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Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to indicate a question.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list.

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How do you punctuate a direct quote that is a question?

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You should use a question mark inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a question.

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What is the difference between a full stop and a comma?

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A full stop (.) ends a sentence, while a comma (,) indicates a pause or separates elements within a sentence.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list when following the Oxford comma rule, which is optional but clarifies the separation of items.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate possession?

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An apostrophe (') is used to indicate possession.

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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 or quotations from a source.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a parenthetical element?

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You should place commas before and after the parenthetical element to separate it from the rest of the sentence.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break in thought?

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A dash (—) is used to indicate a pause or break in thought.