Punctuation Quiz: Mastering the Art of Punctuation Marks

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Which punctuation mark is used to indicate the beginning and end of a direct quotation or to highlight a specific word or phrase?

  • Comma
  • Full Stop
  • Quotation Mark (correct)
  • Semicolon

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or separates items in a sentence?

  • Comma (correct)
  • Apostrophe
  • Semicolon
  • Parenthesis

Which punctuation mark is used to link related sentences?

  • Hyphen
  • Quotation Mark
  • Semicolon (correct)
  • Full Stop

What punctuation mark is used to enclose additional information or explanations within a sentence?

<p>Parenthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which punctuation mark is used to end a sentence?

<p>Full Stop (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a square bracket in punctuation?

<p>To enclose, group, or clarify information within written text (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which punctuation mark introduces information or a list in a sentence?

<p>Colon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an exclamation mark indicate in a sentence?

<p>Excitement or strong feelings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an apostrophe in punctuation?

<p>To show ownership and indicate missing letters in a word (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which context are capital letters used?

<p>At the start of sentences or for important names (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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