Punctuation Exercise

Match the punctuation marks to their correct definitions
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Separates information into readable units.  
Marks the end of a sentence.  
Indicates that a list, quotation or summary is about to follow.  
Used at the end of a sentence which is a question.  
Used to include extra or nonessential information in sentences.  
Separates two complete but closely linked sentences.  
Indicates either a contraction or a possessive.  
Links two or more words so that they work as one idea.  
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