Editing Using Punctuation

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list.

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What punctuation is used to indicate the title of a book?

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Underlining is used to indicate the title of a book.

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What punctuation is needed in the date 'June 8 2016'?

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A comma is needed after the day: 'June 8, 2016'.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a direct quote?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate a direct quote.

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How do you punctuate the sentence: 'Can we go to the wild animal show? Asked Brent.'?

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It should be: 'Can we go to the wild animal show?' asked Brent.

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What punctuation is used to show excitement or strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What punctuation is used to separate the speaker from the dialogue?

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A comma is used to separate the speaker from the dialogue.

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How do you punctuate the sentence: 'I have a new baby sister! shouted Liz.'?

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It should be: 'I have a new baby sister!' shouted Liz.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark is used to indicate a question.