Punctuation Marks

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What is a punctuation mark?

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A punctuation mark is a symbol used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

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A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to indicate a question.

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What punctuation mark is used to express strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong emotion.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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

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When do we use quotation marks?

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

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What is a hyphen used for?

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A hyphen (-) is used to join words or parts of words together.

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What punctuation mark is used in the greeting of a letter?

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A comma (,) is used in the greeting of a letter.

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What punctuation mark is used in the closing of a letter?

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A comma (,) is used in the closing of a letter.

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What is the correct end punctuation for an interrogative sentence?

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A question mark (?) is the correct end punctuation for an interrogative sentence.