END IT RIGHT!
Tom ate two glue sticks for brunch_
What is a period?
He asked _ "For goodness sake can you give me a break?"
What is a comma?
.
What is a period?
This type of punctuation combines two independent clauses.
What is a semicolon?
( )
What is parenthesis?
"How do you know my name_" asked Sue.
What is a question mark?
_Oh my gosh!_ exclaimed Heather.
What are quotation marks?
;
What is a semi-colon?
This type of punctuation signifies omitted words and sentences.
What is an ellipses?
What is a question mark?
"Wow_ How did you do that?" asked Mark
What is an exclamation mark?
This summer I went to Houston, Texas _ Phoenix, Arizona _ and Los Angeles, California.
What is a semicolon?
" "
What are quotation marks?
This type of punctuation links elements in a compound word.
What is a hyphen?
What is an apostrophe?
"Eat that sandwich_" said Martha.
What is a comma?
Andrew Jacklin _last year's losing finalist_ is expected to win this year.
HINT: Not commas.
What are parenthesis?
:
What is a colon?
This type of punctuation can replace the word "and" & should only be used in informal settings.
What is an ampersand?
...
What is an ellipses?
"Where is my car?_ she asked.
What is a quotation mark?
It_s been a long time since we changed its diet.
What is an apostrophe?
&
What is an ampersand?
This type of punctuation indicates an interruption in speech or thought.
What is a dash?
-
HINT: This punctuation is the longer than a similar one.
What is a dash?