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.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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How is an apostrophe used to show possession?

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An apostrophe is placed before the 's' for singular nouns (e.g., 'the dog's leash') and after the 's' for plural nouns (e.g., 'the dogs' park').

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What does a comma indicate in a sentence?

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A comma indicates a pause or a break in a sentence, helping to separate ideas or elements.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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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 is the function of a period?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence.

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What does a question mark signify?

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A question mark indicates that a sentence is a question.

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What is the role of an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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Can multiple questions be asked in one sentence?

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Yes, multiple questions can be asked in one sentence, and each can end with a question mark.

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What is the difference between a comma and a period?

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A comma indicates a pause within a sentence, while a period indicates the end of a sentence.