Types of Questions: Analysing Punctuation (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of commas in a sentence?
What is the primary purpose of commas in a sentence?
To clarify text & prevent confusion
When are semi-colons used in lists?
When are semi-colons used in lists?
When items are complex or have commas
In exam passages, what should you look for after a colon?
In exam passages, what should you look for after a colon?
Answers to 'what' or 'why' questions
Which punctuation marks can indicate parenthesis?
Which punctuation marks can indicate parenthesis?
Paired dashes, brackets, or commas
How does interpolation differ from parenthesis?
How does interpolation differ from parenthesis?
It's part of the sentence's grammar
In formal English, where does the explanatory phrase appear in apposition?
In formal English, where does the explanatory phrase appear in apposition?
After the main term
What does a single dash typically add to a sentence?
What does a single dash typically add to a sentence?
Afterthought or info at the end
What do inverted commas most frequently indicate?
What do inverted commas most frequently indicate?
Irony
Which apostrophe function is shown in "don't"?
Which apostrophe function is shown in "don't"?
Showing contraction (missing letters)
What is the key difference between aposiopesis and ellipsis?
What is the key difference between aposiopesis and ellipsis?
Aposiopesis ends sentence; ellipsis mid