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C5A12
Multiple Punctuation
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C5A12.1
Don't use two marks of punctuation together
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except in the cases of brackets, parentheses, quotation
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marks, ellipses, and dashes.
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Did he know you did it.?
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What was her expression when you said,
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"I know you did it"?
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Did you enjoy the day?, or did it rain?
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Did you enjoy the day, or did it rain?
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Examples of acceptable multiple punctuation:
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We used a lot of vitamins (E, B, and C [ascorbic acid])
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as supplements.
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It was a day (what a day!) to remember.
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"What did he mean when he...?"
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He washed his car--if you can call it a car!--all afternoon.
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