Grammar Punctuation

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to make compound sentences, separate phrases or items in a list, coordinate adjectives, and provide extra information.

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Fill in the missing punctuation mark: Rebecca's mom went to the shop and bought eggs _ bread _ milk and sweets.

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The missing punctuation mark is a comma (,) between 'eggs' and 'bread'.

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What is missing at the beginning of the sentence: 'she ran into the school.'?

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A capital letter at the beginning of the sentence.

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Which punctuation mark represents a comma?

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The comma is represented by the symbol ','.

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What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

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A period (.) is used to end a declarative sentence.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to indicate a question.

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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.

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What punctuation mark is used to show possession?

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An apostrophe (') is used to show possession.

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What is the role of parentheses in writing?

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Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarifications.