Punctuation
What punctuation is placed at the end of a question?
?
Question mark
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The dog is barking
The dog is barking.
Add commas where necessary:
I like apples bananas and grapes.
I like apples, bananas, and grapes.
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Its a sunny day.
It's a sunny day.
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She said I will be there soon.
She said, "I will be there soon."
What punctuation is used to show strong emotion or emphasis?
!
Exclamation point
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Did you finish your homework
Did you finish your homework?
Add commas where necessary:
Although it was raining we decided to go for a walk.
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
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The cats toys are everywhere.
The cat's toys are everywhere.
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He asked where are you going.
He asked, "Where are you going?"
What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?
,
Comma
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Watch out for the car
Watch out for the car!
Add commas where necessary:
I want to eat Grandma.
I want to eat, Grandma.
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This is the teachers book that I borrowed.
This is the teacher's book that I borrowed.
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My favorite quote is to be or not to be.
My favorite quote is, "To be or not to be."
What punctuation is used to indicate direct speech or quotes?
" "
Quotation marks
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Don't you think this is the best movie ever
Don't you think this is the best movie ever?
Add commas where necessary:
Before we leave we need to pack our bags.
Before we leave, we need to pack our bags.
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Theyre going to the Smiths house.
They're going to the Smith's house.
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Did she really say that
Did she really say, "That"?
What punctuation is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence?
.
Period
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What is a complete sentence
What is a complete sentence?
Add commas where necessary:
My sister who is 10 loves cats.
My sister, who is 10, loves cats.
Make these contractions:
You are
Does not
Will not
You're
Doesn't
Won't
Correct this sentence:
The teacher said we have a test next Wednesday.
The teacher said, "We have a test next Wednesday."