Punctuation Marks

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When do we use a full stop?

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A full stop (.) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that the thought is complete.

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What is an apostrophe?

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A punctuation mark (') used to show possession or to indicate omitted letters in contractions.

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How do you use a question mark?

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

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks (' ') or (" ") are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation.

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What does an exclamation mark indicate?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong feelings or a high volume (shouting).

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What is the difference between a comma and a full stop?

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A comma indicates a pause within a sentence, while a full stop indicates the end of a sentence.

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How do you use apostrophes for possession?

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Use an apostrophe followed by 's' to show that something belongs to someone (e.g., the cat's toy).

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon (;) is used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a colon?

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A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.