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 period?

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A period (.) is a punctuation mark used at the end of a statement.

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark (?) is a punctuation mark used at the end of a question.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is a punctuation mark used to show strong feelings or emphasis.

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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a complete sentence that is a statement.

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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 mark?

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We use an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence to express excitement, surprise, or strong emotion.

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What does a comma do?

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A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list or to pause in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps to clarify meaning and make writing easier to read.

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Can a sentence have more than one punctuation mark?

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Yes, a sentence can have more than one punctuation mark, but they must be used correctly.