uses of punctuations

Question 1

Colons

Answer 1

-to join two independent clauses
-to join a clause with a phrase or a word (further explaining the first clause)
-list
-dialogues

Question 2

semi colon

Answer 2

-if the contents of the list itself contains a comma
-two sentences that are related, where a period could be used
-before a subordinate conjunction : however, after

Question 3

name the coordinating conjunctions

Answer 3

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Question 3

use of dashes

Answer 3

-interrupts structure
-can act like parentheses
-used like a colon
-indicates interruption in speech

Question 4

use of parentheses

Answer 4

-indicates remarks by the writer
-specifies a definition or reference
-show interruption

Question 5

use of brackets