What is the primary function of punctuation in sentences?

Understanding Punctuation Marks

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4th - 5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To remove words
To add more words
To change the order of words
To alter the meaning of sentences
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is a full stop typically used?
In the middle of a sentence
At the beginning of a sentence
To separate items in a list
At the end of a statement or order
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a longer pause?
Semicolon
Comma
Dash
Full stop
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?
Full stop
Comma
Question mark
Exclamation mark
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to show a lighter pause?
Question mark
Full stop
Exclamation mark
Comma
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to separate words in a list?
Hyphen
Comma
Full stop
Dash
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to separate phrases or clauses?
Comma
Full stop
Exclamation mark
Question mark
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