Punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation is a set of marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What does a period (.) mean?

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A period is used at the end of a sentence to show that the thought is complete.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) show?

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An exclamation mark shows strong feelings or excitement.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks something.

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What is a comma (,) used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or to pause in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks (" ")?

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Quotation marks are used to show the exact words someone said.

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When do we use an exclamation mark?

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We use an exclamation mark when we want to express surprise, excitement, or strong emotion.

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When do we use a question mark?

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We use a question mark at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What is the difference between a period and an exclamation mark?

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A period shows a complete thought, while an exclamation mark shows strong feelings.

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Can a sentence have more than one punctuation mark?

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Yes, sometimes sentences can have more than one punctuation mark, like a question with excitement.