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 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 does an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

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An exclamation mark is used to express strong feelings or emotions.

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What is the function of a question mark (?)?

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

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

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Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items (Oxford comma).

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What punctuation is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

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A comma (,) is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What is a quotation mark (" ") used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or quotations.

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What punctuation mark is used to show possession?

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An apostrophe (') is used to show possession.

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What is the difference between a period and a question mark?

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A period indicates the end of a statement, while a question mark indicates a question.