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 that the thought is complete.

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What is an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe (') is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or the omission of letters.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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

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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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What is an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong feelings or a high volume (shouting).

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What is a semicolon?

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

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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.

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What is a series in punctuation?

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A series is a list of three or more items, usually separated by commas.