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 ideas, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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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 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 or written by someone.

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When should you use an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or to form contractions (e.g., can't for cannot).

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What is the correct way to write a date?

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A date should be written with a comma separating the day from the year, e.g., December 21, 2023.

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How do you write the title of a book?

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The title of a book should be italicized or underlined, and if quoted, it should be enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the function of an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.