Punctuation Marks

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Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden break or change in thought within a sentence?

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-

Front

What is the correct usage of a dash in a sentence?

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A dash can be used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to set off a parenthetical statement.

Front

In which of the following situations would you use a colon? To introduce a list, to separate hours and minutes in time, and to introduce a quote or a speech.

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To introduce a list, to separate hours and minutes in time, and to introduce a quote or a speech.

Front

What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a sentence?

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To separate two independent clauses or items in a list.

Front

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list or an explanation?

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:

Front

When should you use a dash instead of a comma or parentheses?

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To emphasize a phrase or provide additional information in a sentence.

Front

Which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence?

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;

Front

What is the correct way to use a semicolon to join two independent clauses? Options: Placing the semicolon at the beginning of the second clause., Placing the semicolon at the end of the first clause., Placing the semicolon after a coordinating conjunction., Placing the semicolon between the two clauses without using a coordinating conjunction.

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Placing the semicolon between the two clauses without using a coordinating conjunction.

Front

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or a separation of ideas within a sentence?

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comma

Front

When should you use a colon instead of a semicolon or a dash?

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When introducing a list, an explanation, a quotation, or in time expressions.