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 linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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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 does a question mark (?) signify?

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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 an exclamation point (!) used for?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong feelings or a high volume (shouting).

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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 indicate a pause, or to separate clauses in a sentence.

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What is a quotation mark (" ")?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone or to highlight a specific term.

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What is an apostrophe (')?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or to indicate omitted letters in contractions (e.g., don't for do not).

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How do you punctuate a direct quote?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation marks like periods or commas should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the difference between a question and a statement?

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

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps to clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas, making writing easier to read and understand.