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. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.

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When should you use a period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is an exclamation point used for?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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How do you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list?

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Items in a list should be separated by commas, and an 'and' is used before the last item.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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When do you use a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the function of a colon?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.