PD 1 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 or to separate items in a list.

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What does an apostrophe indicate?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession (e.g., John's book) or to form contractions (e.g., it's for it is).

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What is the correct use of a colon?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation. For example: 'There are three colors: red, blue, and green.'

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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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What is a semicolon used for?

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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 does a question mark indicate?

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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 function of an exclamation point?

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

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How do you use quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or to highlight specific words or phrases.

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What is the purpose of parentheses in writing?

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Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarifications that are not essential to the main point.