Understanding Punctuation Marks in English Writing

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Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list and sometimes to separate main clauses instead of the conjunction 'and'?

Comma

Full stop

Colon (correct)

Semi-colon

What is the primary function of the exclamation mark in English punctuation?

Indicate possession

End a sentence

Show emotion, surprise, emphasis, or command (correct)

Separate independent clauses

When should the question mark be used in a sentence according to the text?

Show emotion

To separate main clauses

At the end of a question (correct)

To indicate possession

Which punctuation mark is suitable for separating incomplete sense groups like subordinate clauses?

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Which of the following is NOT a specialised punctuation mark mentioned in the text?

Period (.) Signup and view all the answers

When does a capital letter begin in a sentence?

After a full-stop Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a proper adjective based on the text?

Nigerian Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a proposal according to the text?

To persuade and present facts Signup and view all the answers

In what context should a brace be used according to the text?

To show additional information enclosed together Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a common rule of capitalisation based on the text?

Capitalize personal titles Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Punctuation Marks in English Writing

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Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list and sometimes to separate main clauses instead of the conjunction 'and'?

What is the primary function of the exclamation mark in English punctuation?

When should the question mark be used in a sentence according to the text?

Which punctuation mark is suitable for separating incomplete sense groups like subordinate clauses?

Which of the following is NOT a specialised punctuation mark mentioned in the text?

When does a capital letter begin in a sentence?

Which of the following is an example of a proper adjective based on the text?

What is the purpose of a proposal according to the text?

In what context should a brace be used according to the text?

Which of the following is considered a common rule of capitalisation based on the text?

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