Punctuation Usage Quiz
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What is the main function of punctuation in written language?

  • To make sentences grammatically correct
  • To add emphasis to certain words
  • To separate paragraphs
  • To indicate pauses and improve readability (correct)
  • Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

  • Semicolon (;)
  • Dash (-)
  • Colon (:)
  • Comma (,) (correct)
  • When should an exclamation mark (!) be used?

  • To indicate a question
  • To express a strong emotion (correct)
  • To end a command
  • To indicate a pause
  • Which punctuation mark is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

    <p>Semicolon (;)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using quotation marks?

    <p>To indicate direct speech or a quoted passage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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