Punctuation Marks

Question 1

Functions of a comma

Answer 1

• separate adjectives
• separate items in a list
• Parenthesis

Question 2

Functions of a dash

Answer 2

• indicate abrupt change in thought
• ## separate repeating word ( Provides lengthy pause)

Question 3

Functions of a Hyphen

Answer 3

• Join two words to form compound noun or adjective
• join pre fix or root word
• syllabification

Question 4

Functions of a colon

Answer 4

• Introduces list
• ## Introduces direct speech

Question 5

Function of Semi- Colon

Answer 5

• Separate items in a list
• separate two related clauses, gives equal balance
• emphasise final clause

Question 6

Underlining

Answer 6

• used for emphasis

- indicate title

Question 7

Ellipsis

Answer 7

omission of text

text to be continued

Question 8

Apostrophe

Answer 8

Possession
Contraction
Plural Possession