What is punctuation?
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 a comma used for?
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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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What does an ellipsis (...) indicate?
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An ellipsis indicates that part of the text has been intentionally left out or that there is a pause in thought.
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What is a semicolon used for?
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A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.
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What is an apostrophe used for?
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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., Mary's book) or to form contractions (e.g., it's for it is).
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What is the purpose of quotation marks?
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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.
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What is a period?
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A period is a punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.
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