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What are 5 punctuation marks and what they do?

Here are 5 punctuation marks and their functions:

1. Period (.)

- Function: Indicates the end of a sentence.

- Example: The dog barked.

2. Comma (,)

- Function: Separates items in a list, clauses in a sentence, and introductory phrases.

- Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

3. Question Mark (?)

- Function: Marks the end of a question.

- Example: Did you go to the store?

4. Exclamation Point (!)

- Function: Indicates strong emotion or emphasis.

- Example: Wow! That was amazing!

5. Colon (:)

- Function: Introduces a list, explanation, or example.

- Example: The recipe called for the following ingredients: flour, sugar, butter, and eggs.

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