Punctuation Practice

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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 an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions.

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Give an example of a contraction using an apostrophe.

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Can't is a contraction of cannot.

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

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A period (.) is used at the end of a statement.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show excitement.

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What punctuation mark is used to ask a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to ask a question.

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Where should the apostrophe go in 'the dog is mine'?

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The correct form is 'the dog's mine' to show possession.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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Where should the comma go in 'I like apples bananas and oranges'?

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The correct sentence is 'I like apples, bananas, and oranges'.

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What is the purpose of end punctuation?

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End punctuation indicates the end of a sentence and helps convey the tone.