Punctuation

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What is a possessive apostrophe?

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A possessive apostrophe is used to show ownership, indicating that something belongs to someone. For example, 'the dog's leash' means the leash belongs to the dog.

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How do you form the possessive for a singular noun?

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To form the possessive for a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's'. For example, 'the cat's toy'.

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How do you form the possessive for a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'.

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How do you form the possessive for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's'. For example, 'the children's books'.

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What is the purpose of commas in a list?

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

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example, 'I like apples, bananas, and cherries.'

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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 conjunctions. For example, 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause. For example, 'Because I was tired.' is a fragment.

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How do you punctuate direct speech?

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Direct speech is punctuated with quotation marks. For example, 'She said, "Hello!"'.