Punctuation Marks

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What is a punctuation mark?

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A punctuation mark is a symbol used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What does a period (.) do?

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

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What does a question mark (?) do?

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

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What does an exclamation mark (!) do?

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An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or excitement.

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a large letter used at the beginning of sentences and for names.

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When do we use capital letters?

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We use capital letters at the start of sentences and for proper nouns like names.

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What is the purpose of commas (,) in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list or to pause in a sentence.

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What is a quotation mark (" ")?

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Quotation marks are used to show the exact words someone said.

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What is the difference between a question and a statement?

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A question asks for information, while a statement gives information.

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How do we correct a sentence with no punctuation?

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We add the correct punctuation marks to make the sentence clear.