Punctuation Mark

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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The question mark (?) is used to indicate a question.

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What punctuation mark is used to express strong emotion or a command?

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The exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong emotion or a command.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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The comma (,) is used to separate items in a list.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence?

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The comma (,) is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence.

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What punctuation mark is used to enclose direct quotations?

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Quotation marks (" ") are used to enclose direct quotations.

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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.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate possession?

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The apostrophe (') is used to indicate possession.

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What punctuation mark is used to connect two independent clauses?

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The semicolon (;) is used to connect two independent clauses.

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What punctuation mark is used to introduce a list or explanation?

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The colon (:) is used to introduce a list or explanation.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a period?

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The dash (—) is used to indicate a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a period.