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 quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of a period?

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

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When should a comma be used?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.

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What is a direct quotation?

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A direct quotation is the exact words spoken or written by someone, enclosed in quotation marks.

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How do you punctuate a direct quotation?

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A direct quotation should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation marks should be placed inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quoted material.

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What is a colon used for?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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How should titles of poems be punctuated?

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Titles of poems should be placed in quotation marks.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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

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What is an example of incorrect punctuation?

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An example of incorrect punctuation is: 'I love pizza, I eat it every day.' (should be 'I love pizza; I eat it every day.').

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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