Punctuation Marks

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What is a punctuation mark?

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A punctuation mark is a symbol used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What is the purpose of a period (.)?

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

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What is the function of a comma (,) in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses.

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What does an apostrophe (') indicate?

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An apostrophe indicates possession or is used in contractions.

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What is the role of a question mark (?) in writing?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a direct question.

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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.

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What is a semicolon (;) used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a colon (:) in writing?

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

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What do parentheses (()) do in a sentence?

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Parentheses are used to enclose additional information or clarification.

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What is the function of a dash (—)?

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A dash is used to signal an abrupt change or to add emphasis.