6th Grade Punctuation and Combining Sentences

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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 a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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 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 purpose of an exclamation point?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis at the end of a sentence.

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How do you use an apostrophe?

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

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to join independent clauses with a conjunction, or to set off introductory elements.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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How do you combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can combine two simple sentences by using a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and a comma.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.