Punctuation Mastery Check

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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 comma?

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

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When should you use 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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What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' is possessive, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the function of a colon?

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

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What is the rule for using apostrophes?

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Apostrophes are used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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What is the difference between a period and a question mark?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence, while a question mark indicates the end of an interrogative sentence.

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.