SAT punctuation
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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.
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When should a semicolon be used?
A semicolon is used to link two independent clauses that are closely related, or to separate items in a complex list.
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How is a colon used in punctuation?
A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation following an independent clause.
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What is the role of apostrophes in punctuation?
Apostrophes are used to indicate possession or in contractions to show omitted letters.
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