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 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 a period?

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A period (.) is used at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong feelings or a high volume (shouting), and it is placed at the end of an exclamatory sentence.

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What is 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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How do you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks (" ") are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe (') is used to show possession or to indicate the omission of letters in contractions.

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon (;) is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a colon?

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A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.