Punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation is a set of marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What does a period (.) do?

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A period shows the end of a statement.

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What does a question mark (?) do?

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A question mark shows that a sentence is asking something.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) do?

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An exclamation mark shows strong feelings or excitement.

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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 pause in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks (" ")?

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Quotation marks are used to show the exact words someone said.

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Can punctuation change the meaning of a sentence?

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Yes, punctuation can change how a sentence is understood.

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Give an example of a sentence that ends with a period.

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I like to play outside.

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Give an example of a sentence that ends with a question mark.

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What is your favorite color?

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Give an example of a sentence that ends with an exclamation mark.

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That was an amazing show!