Functions
What is the function of the question mark in the following sentence?
She said, "Are you going to the movies?"
To indicate that a question is being asked.
Add the ellipses:Oh no, I am not sure.
Oh no, I am not sure...
The whole group of girl's behaviour was unacceptable.
Incorrect
Should be:
The whole group of girls' behaviour was unacceptable.
What is the function of the colon? Name one.
A colon is used to give emphasis, present dialogue, introduce lists or text, and clarify composition titles.
What is the funtion of the exlamation mark in the following sentence:
I am so excited!
Add the comma:
I like fruits vegetables and bread.
I like fruits, vegetables and nuts.
I am going to the movies, I want to have fun.
Incorrect:
I am going to the movies BECAUSE I want to have fun.
I am going to the movies; I want to have fun.
What is the function of the comma below:
After we are done eating, we should go for a walk.
Separates an independant and dependant clause.
What is the functionof the brackets in the sentence below:
My two sisters (Jody and Susan), are very naughty.
To add additional information.
Look at the sentence below, add the apostrophe:
The two dogs bowls are outside.
The two dogs' bowls are outside.
The sugar-free Coke is delicious!
Correct- Hyphenated word
Which punctuation mark would be used after an interjection?
Exclamation mark
What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?
A hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark that's used to join words or parts of words.
A dash is longer than a hyphen and is commonly used to indicate a range or a pause.
Rewrite the following sentence creating contractions:
I will not be at school tomorrow because it is difficult to get there without transport.
it's
won't
‘It’s not a problem for us to meet on Monday …’
Incorrect
Could suggest the writer is having doubts (perhaps it is a problem). Or maybe it expresses confusion about why a meeting is even necessary. Or, if the writer is a chronic ellipsis-abuser, it may mean nothing at all. The reader must then judge what the meaning might be, or ask for clarification.
What is the other name for brackets?
Parantheses
Explain the two functions of the apostrophe using the words below:
a) It is John's house.
b) I can't go to the movies today.
a) The apostrophe indicates possession.
b) The apostrophe indicates a contraction.
Add the inverted commas.
We had so much fun! We went to the movies and finally watched The Lion King.
We had so much fun! We went to the movies and finally watched 'The Lion King.'
Suzanne had two hobbies: cooking and dancing.
Correct
What is a comma -splice? How can you avoid making this mistake?
Must get both answers right to score points
An instance of using a comma to link two independent clauses (which should instead be linked by a colon, semicolon, or conjunction)