Punctuation Review

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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 a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is the exact words spoken by someone, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a quotation?

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When writing a quotation, place a comma before the opening quotation mark and end with punctuation inside the quotation marks. Example: "She said, 'Hello!'"

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What is the purpose of using punctuation marks?

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Punctuation marks help to clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is a punctuation mark used to express strong feelings or commands.

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What is a period?

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A period (.) is a punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence.

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When do we use a question mark?

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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 rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when connecting two independent clauses. Example: "I wanted to go, but it was raining."