Punctuation

Front

What punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction?

Back

Semicolon

Front

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a direct quotation?

Back

Quotation mark

Front

What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

Back

Comma

Front

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

Back

Colon

Front

What punctuation mark is used to indicate possession?

Back

Apostrophe

Front

What is the function of a period in a sentence?

Back

To indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

Front

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

Back

Comma

Front

What punctuation mark is used to indicate omitted text?

Back

Ellipsis

Front

What punctuation mark is used to separate clauses in a complex sentence?

Back

Comma

Front

What is the correct use of a semicolon in a sentence?

Back

To connect closely related independent clauses.