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. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off non-essential information.

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When should you use a period?

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

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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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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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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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 a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the function of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight specific words or phrases.