8th Punctuation Review

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What is the correct use of the apostrophe?

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The apostrophe is used to indicate possession. For example, 'brother's books' shows that the books belong to the brother.

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When should you use no punctuation in a sentence?

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No punctuation is used when the sentence is complete and does not require any additional marks, such as in 'The large office building could withstand winds up to 200 mph.'

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How do you punctuate dialogue correctly?

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In dialogue, a comma is used before the closing quotation marks if the sentence continues after the quote. For example: “I am going to order a hotdog,” Dad said.

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What does an ellipsis indicate in a sentence?

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An ellipsis indicates that information has been omitted from the sentence. For example, 'Lincoln . . . was very accomplished in many ways' shows that some information has been left out.

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What is the correct punctuation for dialogue when the speaker's tag follows the quote?

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A comma should be placed inside the quotation marks before the speaker's tag. For example: “I was hoping you could take me to school this week,” she said.

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What is the purpose of a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation. For example: 'He had three favorite colors: red, blue, and green.'

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When should you use a comma in a series?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list of three or more. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the function of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or quotations. For example: 'She said, “I will be late.”'

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a parenthetical element?

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Use commas to set off parenthetical elements that add information but are not essential to the meaning of the sentence. For example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'

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What is the rule for using commas with conjunctions?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'