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. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, question marks, and quotation marks.

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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 or statement.

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When should a comma be used in a sentence?

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

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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.

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What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun, 'there' refers to a place, and 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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How do you punctuate a direct quote?

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Direct quotes 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 an example of using a comma in a compound sentence?

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In the sentence 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain,' the comma is used before the conjunction 'but'.

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When is it appropriate to use an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark is used to express strong emotion or emphasis at the end of a sentence.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

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A comma is often used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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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.