That used by the writer to inform the printer the kind of type to use.
34. What are the principal Etymological points?
Apostrophe, Caret, Dieresis, Macron, Breve, Tilde, Grave Accent, Acute Accent, Circumflex Accent, Hyphen, and Period.
35. What is the use of the Apostrophe?
To indicate the omission of a letter, or letters, of a word.
36. What letter is omitted in the word o'clock?
The letter f.
37. What is the use of the Caret?
To correct an error of omission.
38. Is the Caret used in printed copy or manuscript?