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.

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What is the purpose of a period?

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A period (or full stop) 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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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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How do you punctuate a direct quote?

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Direct quotes are punctuated with quotation marks (" ") around the quoted material.

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

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

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What is the role of an exclamation mark?

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

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When should you use a semicolon?

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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 an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe (') is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

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A colon (:) introduces a list, explanation, or quotation, while a semicolon (;) connects related independent clauses.