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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence?

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. (period)

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'My sister was sad so I told her a joke'?

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After 'sad': 'My sister was sad, so I told her a joke.'

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Identify the incorrect punctuation in the sentence: 'Ebay is my favorite fish ever' Cate exclaimed!

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The correct punctuation should be: 'Ebay is my favorite fish ever,' Cate exclaimed!

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Mary is trying hard in school this semester' her father said?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Mary is trying hard in school this semester,' her father said.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion?

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! (exclamation mark)

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or quotations.

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What is the difference between a comma and a semicolon?

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A comma separates items in a list or clauses, while a semicolon connects independent clauses.

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How do you punctuate a direct quote?

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Place the quote within quotation marks and include punctuation inside the quotes if it is part of the quote.