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Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

Comma (,)

Explanation

Comma separates items in a list.

What does an apostrophe (') signify in punctuation?

Contraction

Explanation

Apostrophe signifies contraction.

What does a hyphen (-) indicate when used in compound words?

To join two words together

Explanation

Hyphen joins compound words.

What does a period (.) signify at the end of a sentence?

The end of a statement

Explanation

Period signifies the end of a statement.

Which punctuation mark is used to enclose a quotation?

Quotation mark (")

Explanation

Quotation mark encloses a quotation.

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

Question mark (?)

Explanation

Question mark indicates a question.

What does the ellipsis (...) represent in punctuation?

Omission

Explanation

Ellipsis represents omission.

What is the purpose of parentheses () in punctuation?

To enclose supplementary information

Explanation

Parentheses enclose supplementary information.

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or a break in a sentence?

Comma (,)

Explanation

Comma indicates a pause or a break.

#10

Which punctuation mark is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

Semicolon (;)

Explanation

Semicolon separates independent clauses.

#11

In which of the following situations is an em dash (—) commonly used?

All of the above

Explanation

Em dash is commonly used in various situations.

#12

What is the function of a semicolon (;) in punctuation?

To join two independent clauses

Explanation

Semicolon joins independent clauses.

#13

In which situation is a dash (–) typically used in punctuation?

To denote an interruption

Explanation

Dash is used to denote an interruption.

#14

What does a semicolon (;) followed by a conjunction indicate in punctuation?

A compound sentence

Explanation

Semicolon followed by a conjunction indicates a compound sentence.

#15

In which of the following situations is an en dash (–) commonly used?

To connect numbers in a range

Explanation

En dash connects numbers in a range.

Punctuation Marks Quiz

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

What does an apostrophe (') signify in punctuation?

What does a hyphen (-) indicate when used in compound words?

What does a period (.) signify at the end of a sentence?

Which punctuation mark is used to enclose a quotation?

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

What does the ellipsis (...) represent in punctuation?

What is the purpose of parentheses () in punctuation?

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or a break in a sentence?

Which punctuation mark is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

In which of the following situations is an em dash (—) commonly used?

What is the function of a semicolon (;) in punctuation?

In which situation is a dash (–) typically used in punctuation?

What does a semicolon (;) followed by a conjunction indicate in punctuation?

In which of the following situations is an en dash (–) commonly used?

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