5th grade punctuation & mechanics

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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 a period?

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

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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What is a quotation mark used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation from another source.

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What is the correct way to write a question?

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A question should be written with a question mark at the end and should be structured to elicit a response.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the function of a comma?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is the difference between a declarative and an interrogative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement, while an interrogative sentence asks a question.

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What is an exclamation mark used for?

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