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, such as sentences and clauses.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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How do you use a comma in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, typically before the conjunction (e.g., 'apples, oranges, and bananas').

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What is the correct way to punctuate a direct quote?

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Direct quotes should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation typically goes inside the quotation marks.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, usually formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'Mary's book').

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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 the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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How do you punctuate a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but').

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What is the function of a period?

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