Punctuation Marks

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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.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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How is an apostrophe used in contractions?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate the omission of letters in contractions, such as in "it's" (it is) or "don't" (do not).

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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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What is the function of quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight specific words or phrases.

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When should you use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma should be used before the conjunction (and, but, or) when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a period and an exclamation mark?

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A period (.) indicates a neutral statement, while an exclamation mark (!) indicates strong emotion or emphasis.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate possession?

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An apostrophe (') is used to indicate possession, as in "the dog's leash".

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How do you use a semicolon in a sentence?

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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 a colon in a sentence?

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A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.