Punctuation

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What punctuation mark separates two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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Semicolon (;) is used to separate two independent clauses.

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Choose the correct word: Put the book __.

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There is the correct word to indicate a place.

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Which sentence uses commas correctly? Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

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Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

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Which of the following sentences is written correctly? It is Mary's sons ball.

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It is Mary's son's ball.

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Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a colon? The students sitting in the front row are: Todd, Mark, and Steve.

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The following students are going on the field trip: June, Heather, and Nate.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What punctuation is used to indicate possession?

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An apostrophe (') is used to indicate possession.

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What is the function of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.

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

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.