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 more.

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

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

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When should a question mark (?) be used?

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A question mark is used at the end of a direct question.

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What does an exclamation point (!) signify in writing?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong emotion, surprise, or emphasis.

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

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Commas (,) are typically used to separate items in a list.

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How do quotation marks (" ") function in a sentence?

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

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What is the role of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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When should a colon (:) be used?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows.

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What is the difference between a semicolon (;) and a comma (,) in sentence structure?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses, while a comma is used to separate elements within a sentence.

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

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Dashes (—) or parentheses (()) can be used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence.