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Beginner
Punctuation
100
This refers to a part of speech that names a person, place, thing, quality quantity, or concept.
What is a noun?
100
This is the punctuation that marks the end of a sentence.
What is a period?
200
This describes or "modifies" a noun.
What is an adjective?
200
This versatile punctuation mark separates a series of statements.
What is a comma?
300
This refers to an action word.
What is a verb?
300
This often ignored punctuation mark is used to link independent clauses.
What is the semicolon?
400
This describes an action word. Ex. He ran quickly.
What is an adverb?
400
This focuses the readers attention on what is to follow.
What is a colon?
500
This replaces a noun or a noun phrase. Ex. He or she.
What is a pronoun?
500
You can use this at the beginning and end of parenthetical information. Usually, you will use it when you want to emphasize the information.
What is a dash?