Punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units.

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What is the purpose of a period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is a comma used for?

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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 is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

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A colon introduces a list or explanation, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

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What does an exclamation mark indicate?

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An exclamation mark indicates strong emotion or emphasis.

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When should you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight specific words.

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate omitted text or a pause in thought.

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What is the function of a dash?

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A dash is used to create emphasis or to indicate a break in thought.

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How do you use parentheses in a sentence?

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Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarifications that are not essential to the main point.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and a conjunction (like 'and') before the last item.