Punctuation and Sentence Structure

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What is a period used for in a sentence?

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A period is used at the end of sentences to indicate a full stop.

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What do we need to do to the first letter of the first word in a sentence?

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We need to capitalize the first letter.

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement?

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An exclamation point (!) is used to show excitement.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list.

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What is the purpose of a quotation mark?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or quotations.

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What punctuation mark is used to connect two independent clauses?

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A semi-colon (;) is used to connect two independent clauses.

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What is the function of a colon in a sentence?

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A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

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What is sentence structure?

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Sentence structure refers to the way words are arranged to create meaningful sentences.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.