PUNCTUATION

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is the purpose of a period (.) in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma (,) in a sentence?

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

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example, in 'apples, bananas, and oranges', the Oxford comma is the one before 'and'.

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When should you use an exclamation mark (!) in a sentence?

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An exclamation mark is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What is a question mark (?) used for?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list?

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Items in a list should be separated by commas, and the last item is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or'.

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How do you punctuate a direct quote?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks. For example: She said, 'I love reading!'

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What is the rule for punctuating compound sentences?

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In compound sentences, use a comma before the conjunction (and, but, or) that connects the two independent clauses.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.