Punctuation

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What punctuation mark indicates that part of the text has been intentionally left out?

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Ellipsis (...) is used to indicate that some text has been omitted.

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Which is the correct way to write the possessive form of Mary for her sons?

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It is Mary's son's ball.

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How do you correctly use 'its' and 'it's'?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'. 'Its' is a possessive form.

Front

What is the correct question form for asking about a location?

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Where are you going?

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How should commas be used in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence, e.g., 'Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.'

Front

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 does a hyphen do in a sentence?

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A hyphen (-) is used to join words or parts of words, such as in compound adjectives.

Front

What punctuation mark is used to show possession?

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An apostrophe (') is used to show possession, e.g., 'the dog's leash'.

Front

What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks (' ') are used to indicate direct speech or quotations.

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When should you use an exclamation mark?

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