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 (.) used for?

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

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What is a question mark (?) used for?

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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 an exclamation mark (!) used for?

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

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What is a comma (,) used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What is a colon (:) used for?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

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What is a semicolon (;) used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks (" ")?

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

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What is the difference between a comma and a semicolon?

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A comma separates items in a list or clauses, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.