Punctuation Review #2

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What is the correct punctuation for a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence that asks something.

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How do you punctuate a statement?

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

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Where should the comma go in this sentence: 'It's been raining outside but I still want to go to the zoo'?

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A comma should be placed after 'outside': 'It's been raining outside, but I still want to go to the zoo.'

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What punctuation is used to express strong emotion or excitement?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used at the end of a sentence to express strong emotion.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'Ebay is my favorite fish ever' Cate exclaimed!

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The sentence is incorrectly punctuated; it should be: 'Ebay is my favorite fish ever,' Cate exclaimed!

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.

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When should you use quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon (;) is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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How do you punctuate a direct question within a statement?

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Use a comma before the quotation and a question mark inside the quotation if the quoted material is a question.

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What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.