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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 a period?

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A period (.) is a punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark (?) is a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is a punctuation mark used to show strong feelings or excitement.

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What is a comma?

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A comma (,) is a punctuation mark used to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a statement or declarative sentence.

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When do we use a question mark?

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We use a question mark at the end of a sentence that asks something.

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When do we use an exclamation mark?

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We use an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence to express strong emotion or excitement.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps to clarify meaning and make writing easier to read.

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What is the difference between a period and a question mark?

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A period ends a statement, while a question mark ends a question.