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 apostrophes.

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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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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 an apostrophe (') used for?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'Mirabel's family') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

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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 to set off introductory elements.

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What is the function of an exclamation mark (!) in writing?

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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 separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon (;) can be used to separate independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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What is the difference between a colon (:) and a semicolon (;)?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, quote, or explanation, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

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What is the rule for using quotation marks (" ")?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that includes a parenthetical element?

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Parentheses ( ) are used to enclose additional information or clarifications within a sentence, and the punctuation outside the parentheses should follow the overall sentence structure.