Grammar Review: PUNCTUATION

Between two independent clauses which are not separated by a conjunction
Between two independent clauses if either or both are already punctuated
Between a series of phrases when one or more elements in the series contains internal commas

D. Colon
Colons are commonly used:

To introduce an example
Following a salutation in a business letter
To introduce a list of items
Following headings in certain reports or outlines

E. Apostrophe
Apostrophes are commonly used:

To demonstrate singular or plural possession
In contractions
To form the plural of certain words

F. Parentheses
Parentheses are commonly used to:

Set off obviously nonessential words or phrases

G. Quotation Marks
Quotation Marks are commonly used to:

Identify and enclose exact words of a third party
Emphasize certain words or phrases

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