Punctuation Flashcard

Front

What is the primary purpose of punctuation marks?

Back

To organize ideas and guide the flow of sentences.

Front

Which punctuation mark indicates a strong pause ending a sentence?

Back

Period.

Front

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list within a sentence?

Back

Comma.

Front

What can improper use of punctuation lead to?

Back

Confusion or ambiguity.

Front

What mistake does the rabbit make during the race?

Back

Underestimating the tortoise.

Front

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

Back

Question mark.

Front

What is the function of a semicolon?

Back

To connect closely related independent clauses.

Front

What punctuation mark is used to express strong emotion?

Back

Exclamation point.

Front

What is the role of commas in direct address?

Back

To separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

Front

What punctuation mark is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

Back

Comma.