What Punctuation Mark?
This punctuation mark is used to introduce a list.
Colon
Give of an example of a semi-colon/colon being used to combine two independent clauses with out the use of a conjunction word.
" Kendra's ACT score was unexceptional; she has never been a good test-taker." (Example).
John is not doing well in algebra___perhaps he will enjoy geometry next semester.
(;)
Jim won the race. He has always been a good runner.
"Jim won the race; he has always been a good runner."
My mothers birthday is today.
Singular or plural?
mother's birthday
Singular
This punctuation mark is used to combine two independent clauses without using a conjunction word.
Semi-colon
Use a semi-colon/colon to introduce a list.
"Please bring the following: two pencils, an eraser, and a calculator." (Example).
As far as I am concerned, there is only one flavor of ice cream worth eating___Chocolate.
(:)
I don't like the basketball court. All the basketball goals are broken there.
"I don't like the basketball court: all the basketball goals are broken there."
My two brothers friends came over.
Singular or plural?
brothers' friends
Plural
This punctuation introduces a word, phrase, list, sentence or quotation.
Colon
Use a semi-colon/colon to join clauses that are also linked by an adverb and a comma.
"I failed the test; therefore, I will be grounded." (Example).
I invited David, who's from New Jersey___Carolyn, who's from California___and Kelly, who's from Montana.
(;)
I failed the test. I will be grounded. (use a conjunctive adverb)
"I failed the test; therefore, I will be grounded."
Somebodys child will be upset swimming is cancelled.
Singular or plural?
somebody's child
Singular
This punctuation mark is used after a salutation in a business letter.
Colon.
"My little sister's toys need to be put back." (Example).
The childrens gifts were all around the Christmas tree.
children's
I feel tired, no doubt because I was up so late last night reading, studying, and talking on the phone. I can't fall asleep. (May need an additional word)
"I feel tired, no doubt because I was up so late last night reading, studying, and talking on the phone; yet I can't fall asleep."
The two Christmas trees lights are out.
Plural or Singular?
trees' lights
Plural
This punctuation mark is used with a conjunction adverb and a comma to combine two independent clauses.
Semi-Colon.
Give an example of plural possession in a sentence.
"All of the students' stories were written very well." (Example).
Ms. Massis favorite color is turquoise.
Massis' OR Massis's
I invited David, who is from New Jersey. I invited Carolyn, who is from California. I invited Kelly, who is from Montana.
(Full points for apostrophes AND colon/semicolon usage in the correct places).
"I invited David, who's from New Jersey; Carolyn, who's from Calfornia; and Kelley, who's from Montana."
Jamies books are all over the living room.
Plural or Singular?
Jamie's books
Singular