Definition
What is the function of quotation marks?
To indicate the exact written or spoken words of someone else
A comma is required before "and" in a list of three or more items.
True
Do you know what time we are having dinner__
Do you know what time we are having dinner?
Which sentence correctly uses commas?
a) I love painting, drawing and reading.
b) I love painting drawing, and reading.
c) I love painting, drawing, and reading.
d) I love painting, drawing, and, reading.
c) I love painting, drawing, and reading.
How many languages do you know!
How many languages do you know?
What is the function of a comma?
To separate words, phrases, or ideas in a sentence
Quotation marks should not be used to indicate titles of short works, such as songs or articles.
We visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris__ It was amazing!
We visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris! It was amazing!
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?
a) The teacher's book is on the desk.
b) The teachers book is on the desk.
c) The teachers' book is on the desk.
d) The teacher book's is on the desk.
a) The teacher's book is on the desk.
My grandma said, Let's have lunch at noon tomorrow.
My grandma said, "Let's have lunch at noon tomorrow."
What is the function of an apostrophe?
To indicate possession, contractions, and omitted letters/numbers
A period is only used at the end of a sentence.
False
Abreviate formal titles (Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.)
She said, __ I'll call you when I get back home.__
She said, "I'll call you when I get back home."
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
a) The teacher said: "Please take out your books."
b) I need to buy three things: bread, milk, eggs.
c) The weather forecast says: rain for the next three days.
d) My brother’s favorite colors are: red, blue, and green.
b) I need to buy three things: bread, milk, eggs.
I dont know how to play basketball. Im confused by the rules
I don't know how to play basketball. I'm confused by the rules.
What is the function of a hyphen?
To join two words together to create a compound word
A colon can only be used to introduce a list, never a quote.
False
A colon can also introduce a quote or an explanation, such as in "He said: 'Let's go!'"
Please bring your homework__ notebook__ and pencil to class tomorrow__
Please bring your homework, notebook, and pencil to class tomorrow.
Which sentence correctly uses a dash correctly?
a) I can't believe she won the race—what a surprise!
b) The meeting is tomorrow—so I’ll be ready by then.
c) He didn’t show up—but I was expecting him.
d) The movie was great—I can’t wait to see it again.
a) I can't believe she won the race—what a surprise!
I love traveling especially to new countries
I love traveling—especially to new countries.
What is the function of a colon?
- Introduce lists, explanation, or quotations
- Join two sentences
A dash cannot be used in place of commas or parentheses.
False
A dash can be used to add emphasis or to show a break in thought.
How many continents are there __ You can find the answer in chapter 3__ page 31.
How many continents are there? You can find the answer in chapter 3: page 31.
Which sentence correctly uses punctuations?
a) "I love chocolate ice cream." shouted Jackson.
b) "I love chocolate ice cream!" shouted Jackson
c) I love chocolate ice cream! shouted Jackson.
d) "I love chocolate ice cream!" shouted Jackson.
d) "I love chocolate ice cream!" shouted Jackson.
Theyre saying itll be cold tomorrow. There are three things you need, a jacket, gloves and a hat.
They're saying it'll be cold tomorrow. There are three things you need: a jacket, gloves, and a hat.