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 the purpose of a period (.)?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma (,) in a list?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe (')?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession or to form contractions.

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What is the correct way to write a date?

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A date should be written with a comma separating the day and year, e.g., Dec. 19, 2017.

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What is the correct way to use a conjunction with commas?

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When using 'and' in a list of three or more items, place a comma before 'and'.

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What is the purpose of 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 the purpose of an exclamation mark (!)?

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An exclamation mark is used to express strong feelings or commands.

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How do you correctly write initials?

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Initials should be followed by a period, e.g., J. K. Rowling.

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What is the correct way to write a title with abbreviations?

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Abbreviations in titles should be followed by a period, e.g., Mr., Dr., Y.M.C.A.