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 does an apostrophe (') show in a word?

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An apostrophe shows that letters are missing or indicates possession.

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What is the purpose of a comma (,) in a sentence?

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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 does a period (.) indicate at the end of a sentence?

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A period indicates that a sentence has ended.

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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 is an exclamation mark (!) used for?

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An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or excitement.

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What does it mean when a word is in quotes (" ")?

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Quotes are used to show that someone is speaking or to highlight a specific word or phrase.

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What is the correct way to write a possessive noun?

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

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How do you punctuate a direct quote?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks and followed by a comma if it is part of a larger sentence.

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

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'Its' shows possession, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.