Punctuation Review

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What punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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semicolon

Front

What punctuation mark is used to indicate strong emotion or emphasis at the end of a sentence?

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!

Front

What are parentheses used for in a sentence?

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To separate explanations or qualifying statements.

Front

What punctuation mark is used to join two related independent clauses?

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semicolon

Front

What punctuation mark is used to connect parts of a compound word or name?

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hyphen

Front

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

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comma

Front

What punctuation mark is used to introduce a list or explanation?

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colon

Front

What punctuation mark is used to show possession?

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apostrophe

Front

What punctuation mark is used to enclose direct quotations?

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quotation mark

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What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

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period