Punctuation

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English
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7th - 12th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma?
Back
Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, and clarify meaning by grouping words.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?
Back
A comma should be used before 'and' in a list of three or more items to separate the last item from the rest.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an apostrophe used for?
Back
An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., the dog's leash) or to form contractions (e.g., can't for cannot).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?
Back
'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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a semicolon used for?
Back
A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a period?
Back
A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.
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