Punctuation Marks

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What is a punctuation mark?

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A punctuation mark is a symbol used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period indicates the end of a statement or sentence.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) express?

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An exclamation mark expresses strong emotion or emphasis.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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A question mark indicates that a sentence is asking something.

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What is a comma (,) used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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How do you use quotation marks (" ")?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe (')?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions.

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What is the difference between a period and a question mark?

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A period ends a statement, while a question mark ends a question.

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Can you give an example of a sentence that uses an exclamation mark?

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Yes! For example: "Watch out!"

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What is the correct way to use a comma in a list?

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You should place commas between items in a list, like this: apples, oranges, and bananas.