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 Types of Punctuation 20 Flashcards |
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What is the primary purpose of punctuation in writing? |
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Punctuation is used to clarify sentences and enhance readability. |
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A full stop is used at the end of ___ and ___ sentences. |
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Assertive and imperative |
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True or False: A comma is used to separate items in a list. |
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True |
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The sign of interrogation is used at the end of ___ questions. |
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Direct |
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Fill in the blank: The exclamation mark is used after an ___ or an ___ sentence. |
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Exclamatory; optative |
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What punctuation mark indicates possession in nouns? |
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Apostrophe |
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True or False: Capital letters are only used to begin sentences. |
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False; they are also used for proper nouns and adjectives derived from them. |
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Fill in the blank: Inverted commas are used to denote the ___ spoken by a person. |
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Exact words |
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What role does a comma play when separating a noun or phrase in apposition? |
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It clarifies that the noun or phrase provides additional information about another noun. |
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List two instances where capital letters are mandatory. |
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To start a new sentence and to write proper nouns. |
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