Punctuation Marks

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What is an apostrophe?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate either possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or the omission of letters or numbers (e.g., don't for do not).

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What punctuation mark indicates the end of a sentence?

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Period (.) - It signals the conclusion of a statement.

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What is the function of a semi-colon?

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A punctuation mark used to connect closely related but independent clauses (e.g., I like tea; my friend prefers coffee).

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When do you use quotation marks?

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To enclose direct speech or quotations (e.g., She said, "Hello!").

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What do parentheses do in writing?

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They provide additional information or clarification (e.g., The Eiffel Tower (a famous landmark) is in Paris).

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What is a comma used for?

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To separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause in a sentence (e.g., I bought apples, oranges, and bananas).

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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Question mark (?) - It is placed at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?

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To indicate strong emotion or emphasis (e.g., Watch out!).

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What is a colon used for?

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To introduce a list, explanation, or quotation (e.g., You need the following: bread, milk, and eggs).

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What does a hyphen do?

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It connects two words to form a compound word or to separate syllables (e.g., well-known).