Punctuation Mark Names

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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 is the purpose of a period?

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A period (.) indicates the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the symbol for a comma?

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What is the function of a comma?

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A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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

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What is the correct use of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks (" ") are used to indicate direct speech or quotations.

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe (') is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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What punctuation mark is used to connect independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

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A colon (:) introduces a list or explanation, while a semicolon (;) connects related independent clauses.