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. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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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, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a conjunction?

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A conjunction is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is an exclamation point used for?

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An exclamation point is used to indicate strong feelings or a high volume (shouting), and it is placed at the end of an exclamatory sentence.

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that the sentence is a question.