Punctuation Practice Flashcard!

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What is the purpose of commas?

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

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When should you use an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'Javon's book') or to form contractions (e.g., 'we're' for 'we are').

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight specific words or phrases.

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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 complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is a speaker tag?

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A speaker tag identifies who is speaking in a dialogue, often placed before or after the spoken words.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the function 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 semicolon?

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