Punctuation Review

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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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 a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an exclamation point?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis at the end of a sentence.

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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How do you punctuate direct quotes?

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Direct quotes should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation marks like commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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In a series, commas are used to separate three or more items. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.