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Punctuation in Writing

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What is the purpose of using brackets in writing?

To emphasize a word in a sentence

To change the wording of a quote (correct)

To show spoken words in writing

To indicate a pause in speech

When should ellipses be used in writing?

To show spoken words in writing

To separate syllables in a word

To indicate a pause in speech (correct)

To emphasize a word in a sentence

How do you properly use quotation marks in writing?

Before and after every word in a sentence

Only around the signal phrase in a sentence

Around all the words in sentences that are not direct quotes

Around all words spoken but not the signal phrase (correct)

In what situation would you use hyphens in writing according to the text?

To separate syllables in a word Signup and view all the answers

What do brackets and parentheses have in common based on the text above?

Both provide clarifying information Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of punctuation in writing?

To clarify meaning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct example of hyphen usage?

sunrise-sunset Signup and view all the answers

When breaking up a word at the end of a line of text with a hyphen, where should you split it?

Between any two syllables Signup and view all the answers

Which punctuation mark is commonly used within compound words?

Hyphen Signup and view all the answers

In what context are hyphens used to combine adjectives?

To combine multiple adjectives for one noun Signup and view all the answers