Punctuation Marks Flashcard

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What is a colon used for?

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A colon (:) is used to separate items in a list.

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What punctuation mark joins two adjectives before a noun?

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A hyphen (-) is used to join two adjectives before a noun.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

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

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a statement?

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

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What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show strong feelings or excitement.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) is used to separate two independent clauses.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

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A comma (,) is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What is the function of brackets?

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Brackets [ ] are used to add information or clarification within a sentence.

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What punctuation mark is used to show possession?

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An apostrophe (') is used to show possession.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate omitted text?

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Ellipses (...) are used to indicate omitted text.