What punctuation mark is used to end a statement?
Period (.)
Where should you place a comma in the sentence: "I went to the store and I bought apples oranges and bananas"?
"I went to the store, and I bought apples, oranges, and bananas"
What punctuation mark is used to indicate someone is speaking in text?
Quotation Marks (")
When is a semicolon used?
To link two different clauses together without a comma.
What punctuation mark indicates possession?
The apostrophe
This punctuation mark is often used to show a pause in a sentence. What is it?
Comma (,)
In the sentence “After dinner we went to the park” where does the comma go?
"After dinner, we went to the park"
Where do you put a period after quoting something?
Inside the quotation marks.
If there's two independent clauses should I use a semicolon or a colon?
Semicolon
Where do you place an apostrophe in this sentence: "The cats toys"
The cat's toys
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a strong emotion or exclamation?
Exclamation (!)
Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: "My friend Jane who lives next door is coming over"?
"My friend, Jane, who lives next door, is coming over"
Where do you place the quotation marks in this sentence?
She said meet me at the dining commons.
She said "meet me at the dining commons."
Before introducing a quote should you use a semicolon or a colon?
How do you use an apostrophe in the word "theyre"
They're
What punctuation mark would you use when you ask a question?
Question mark (?)
Identify the comma error in the sentence: “He said the project was due, next Monday.”
The comma should be removed
How do you punctuate the following sentence: "She said I will meet you at noon"
She said "I will meet you at noon"
Where do you place a semicolon in a sentence at the end of a quote?
How do you use apostrophes in a contraction and provide an example
You place it where there's missing letters (example: They are -> They're)
This punctuation mark is used to introduce a list, quote, or explanation.
Colon (:)
Explain the use of commas in the sentence: “To be successful, you need to work hard, stay focused, and remain positive.”
The commas are used to separate items in a series
Where do you put a period when quoting a source?
Outside the quotation marks.
Correctly punctuate the following sentence: “I have two siblings a brother and a sister.”
"I have two siblings: a brother and a sister"
Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
A. Its a beautiful day
B. The dog's bone is buried in the yard
C. The childrens' playground is new
D. The books cover is torn
B. The dog's bone is buried in the yard