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1
When punctuation started to be used?
16th and 17th centuries
12th and 14th centuries
9th century
19th century
2
What is the reason punctuation had to change?
The scribes' struggle with a foreign language (Latin)
The mechanism for judging people's literacy and even intelligence.
Intonation, stress, pauses
The Church's concern about both the possible misinterpretation
3
When modern punctuation rules were used?
19th century
18th century
16th century
17th century
4
Punctuation has changed with respect to
Rhythm
sounds
Formal and Informal aspects
Form and function
5
Does punctuation convey meaning and facilitate effective written discourse?
False
True
6
What does punctuation refer to?
To assist reading aloud.
Symbols used in writings to enhance clarity, convey meaning, and structure.
Aspects that might be conveyed by reading aloud(intonation, stress, pauses)
The way we interpret texts.
7
Grammar, prosody and word spaces are the three main functions of punctuation?
True
False