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 ideas. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is a period used for?

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

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What is a question mark used for?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

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What is an exclamation point used for?

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An exclamation point (!) is used to show strong emotion or emphasis at the end of a sentence.

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What is a comma?

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A comma (,) is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is 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 colon?

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A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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How do you punctuate a date?

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When writing a date, use commas to separate the day from the year, e.g., "On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will...".

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks (" ") are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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How do you use apostrophes?

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Apostrophes (') are used to show possession (e.g., "Sarah's book") or to form contractions (e.g., "don't" for "do not").