What is the main purpose of punctuation in reading and writing?

Understanding Punctuation and Its Functions

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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To make the text look fancy
To guide the reader and clarify meaning
To confuse the reader
To add more words to a sentence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What punctuation mark is used to indicate a full stop?
Question mark
Exclamation point
Period
Comma
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to ask a question?
Comma
Question mark
Exclamation point
Period
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of an exclamation point in a sentence?
To show a pause
To end a sentence
To indicate a question
To express strong emotion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a comma function in a sentence?
To ask a question
To end a sentence
To express excitement
To show a short pause
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to express excitement or strong feelings?
Question mark
Period
Exclamation point
Comma
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of punctuation in guiding the reader?
To make sentences longer
To add unnecessary details
To confuse the reader
To provide direction and clarity
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