Punctuation Marks

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What is a punctuation mark?

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A punctuation mark is a symbol used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What is a full stop?

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

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What is a comma?

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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 a question mark?

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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 point?

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An exclamation point (!) is used to express strong feelings or emotions.

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When do we use a full stop?

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We use a full stop at the end of a declarative sentence.

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When do we use a comma?

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We use a comma to separate items in a list or to separate clauses in a sentence.

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When do we use a question mark?

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We use a question mark at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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When do we use an exclamation point?

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We use an exclamation point at the end of a sentence to show excitement or strong emotion.

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What is the purpose of punctuation marks?

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Punctuation marks help clarify meaning and indicate pauses in writing.