Punctuation

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

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A comma (,) is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence.

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What is the function of an exclamation mark (!) in writing?

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

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How do you punctuate a quote that is a question?

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If the quote is a question, place the question mark inside the quotation marks.

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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

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What is the rule for using apostrophes (') in contractions?

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Apostrophes (') are used to indicate the omission of letters in contractions.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a direct address?

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Use commas to set off the name or title of the person being addressed.

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What is the difference between a semicolon (;) and a colon (:) in punctuation?

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

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When should quotation marks be used?

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