Punctuation Flashcard

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or to indicate omitted letters in contractions (e.g., don't for do not).

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What is a hyphen?

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A hyphen is a punctuation mark (-) used to join words or to separate syllables of a single word (e.g., well-known, twenty-one).

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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. It indicates that what follows is important or related to the preceding clause.

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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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How do you use an apostrophe to show possession?

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To show possession, add an apostrophe followed by 's' to a singular noun (e.g., the dog's leash) or just an apostrophe to a plural noun that ends in 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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When should you use a colon?

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Use a colon to introduce a list, a quote, or to emphasize a point. For example: There are three things I love: pizza, ice cream, and chocolate.

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What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

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A hyphen (-) connects words or parts of words, while a dash (—) indicates a break in thought or adds emphasis.

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Can you give an example of a sentence using a semicolon?

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Sure! Example: I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas (,) are typically used to separate items in a list.

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What punctuation mark indicates a pause in a sentence?

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A comma (,) indicates a pause in a sentence.