punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period indicates the end of a statement.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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A question mark indicates that a sentence is asking something.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

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An exclamation mark indicates strong feelings or emphasis.

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Give an example of a sentence that ends with a period.

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The cat is sleeping.

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Give an example of a sentence that ends with a question mark.

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What time is it?

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Give an example of a sentence that ends with an exclamation mark.

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That was an amazing game!

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How do you know when to use a question mark?

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Use a question mark at the end of a sentence that asks something.

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How do you know when to use an exclamation mark?

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Use an exclamation mark to show excitement or strong emotion.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps to make the meaning of sentences clear.