Punctuation

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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 period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate clauses in a sentence.

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or to form contractions (e.g., don't for do not).

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What is the correct way to write a greeting in a letter?

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The correct way to write a greeting in a letter is to use a comma after the name, e.g., 'Dear Pam,'.

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How do you correctly list items in a sentence?

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When listing items, use commas to separate each item, and place 'and' before the last item. For example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the function of a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is the correct way to write a date in a sentence?

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When writing a date, use a comma to separate the day from the year, e.g., 'July 4, 2018'.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example: 'I like apples, bananas, and cherries.'

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.