Revising and Editing- Punctuation Practice

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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 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 point?

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An exclamation point (!) is a punctuation mark used to show excitement or strong emotion.

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What is a comma?

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

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When do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate items in a list, placing a comma before the 'and' in the last two items.

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What is the purpose of parentheses?

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Parentheses ( ) are used to include additional information or clarifications in a sentence.

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What is a hyphen?

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A hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words together.

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis (...) is a punctuation mark used to indicate that something has been left out or to create suspense.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information and ends with a period, while a question seeks information and ends with a question mark.