What is punctuation?
Punctuation

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.
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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 or a statement.
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When should you use a comma?
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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, after introductory phrases, and to set off non-essential information.
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What is an apostrophe used for?
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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., Linda's book) or to form contractions (e.g., don't for do not).
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What is the correct way to abbreviate days of the week?
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Days of the week should be abbreviated with a period after the abbreviation (e.g., Mon., Tues., Wed., etc.).
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How do you punctuate a direct quote?
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Direct quotes should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation typically goes inside the quotation marks.
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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?
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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'
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