Specialized marks - answer Single and double quotation, apostrophe, hyphen, dash,
parentheses, and exclamation point are special case marks which should not be
overused.
3 main parts of transcription - answer1) To reproduce strings of words that are heard. 2)
To reflect the speaker's intention without distorting its meaning. 3) To allow a reader to
grasp the message quickly and without confusion.
Question mark and period - answer The heaviest weights of punctuation mark.
The colon : - answer Approaches a period in weight: it divides related thoughts with
almost as much emphasis.
The semicolon ; - answerA middleweight punctuation, between a period in a comma.
The comma , - answerA lightweight punctuation mark showing important turning points
in a sentence. It is important not to overuse it.
The lighter of two punctuation marks - answerWhen deciding between two punctuation
marks which are equally correct in a situation, which should be chosen?
Best comma practices - answerWhen possible, prefer a comma to a semicolon or dash.
The lightest punctuation is none at all. If a mark isn't needed to aid a reader through a
sentence, do not use one.
Best comma use with introductory words - answerWhen a sentence begins with 'So' or
'Now,' a comma may be used to indicate pause. However, it adds nothing to phrases
such as 'So what?' or 'Now hear this,' and would not be used in these cases.
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