Punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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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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When do you use a comma before 'and'?

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You use a comma before 'and' when listing three or more items in a series.

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What is an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe (') is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or the omission of letters.

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How do you show possession with an apostrophe?

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To show possession, add an apostrophe followed by 's' to a singular noun (e.g., 'Cinderella's shoe').

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What is a quotation mark?

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

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When do you use quotation marks?

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Use quotation marks when writing dialogue or citing someone's exact words.

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What is a period?

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

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What is a question mark?

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

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What is an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is a punctuation mark used to express strong emotion or emphasis.