What Punctuation Mark?
Correct this sentence (if needed): No I don't think he'll win the tournament.
No, I don't think he'll win the tournament.
It rained all day___ however ___ I did get a lot done inside today.
It rained all day; however, I did get a lot done inside today.
I don't like the basketball court. All the basketball nets are broken there.
I don't like the basketball court; all the basketball nets are broken there.
Which form of punctuation is used to show dialogue?
Quotation Marks
What is the shortest month of the year?
February
This punctuation mark is used to combined two independent clauses with out using a conjunction word.
A semi-colon
12__30 PM
12:30 PM
Correct this sentence (if needed): I took Angie the one with the freckles to the movie last night.
I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
What do we use to introduce a list?
A colon
The world's largest bird is...
The ostrich!
Correct this sentence: You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.
You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.
John is not doing well in algebra___perhaps he will enjoy geometry next semester.
John is not doing well in algebra; perhaps he will enjoy geometry next semester.
Change this sentence by making two of the words a contraction: The boy does not play well with other children.
The boy doesn't play well with other children.
What do we use to indicate the beginning of a paragraph?
Indent
The Eiffel Tower is located in this City, Country.
Paris, France
This punctuation mark is used after a salutation in a business letter.
A comma
I invited David, who's from New Jersey. I invited Carolyn, who's from California. I invited Kelly, who's from Montana.
I invited David, who's from New Jersey, Carolyn, who's from California and Kelly, who's from Montana.
That house is nice; I really like it's red door.
That house is nice' I really like its red door.
What do we use to show possession? (If someone owns something).
An apostrophe
These insects huddle together when cold.
Honey Bees
This is used to show emphasis, excitement or anger.
An exclamation mark!
Jonah said, "I really like the hat you're wearing."
Ms. Massis favorite color is turquoise.
Ms. Massis' favorite color is turquoise.
Which form of punctuation can we use instead of a period to join two sentences together?
A semicolon
The battles during this war were considered the most deadly battles in America.
The Civil War