punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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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 does an exclamation point (!) show?

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An exclamation point shows excitement or strong emotion.

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What is a question mark (?) used for?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

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What are quotation marks (" ") used for?

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Quotation marks are used to show the exact words someone said.

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What is a comma (,) used for?

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

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a quote?

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The correct way is: He said, "Hello!".

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How do you write a date correctly in a sentence?

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You write it as: July 4, 2023.

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What is the correct punctuation for a polite request?

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A polite request usually ends with a question mark, e.g., "May I borrow your pencil?".

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What punctuation do you use for direct speech?

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Use quotation marks to enclose the spoken words.