The Punctuation Challenge Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• period : ends a declarative sentence or a statement.
• comma : separates items in a list and indicates a pause within a sentence.
• semicolon : connects closely related independent clauses and separates items in a list when items contain internal commas.
• colon : introduces a list, explanation, or quotation.
• apostrophe : shows possession and forms contractions.
• hyphen : connects words to form compound terms; breaks words at the end of lines.
• question : _ mark indicates a direct question.
• exclamation : _ mark expresses strong emotion or emphasis.
• dash : sets off parenthetical information or added emphasis.
• ellipsis : indicates omitted text or a trailing off in thought.
• slash : shows alternatives or fractions.
• parentheses : enclose additional or explanatory information.