Punctuations
Are a set of what?
Symbols/Marks
What does it do?
End a sentence or complete thought.
Indicates what?
Direct question.
Expresses what?
What two forms can you use it with?
Possessive & Contractions
Are writing tools that do what?
separate sentences & clarify meaning
What is another name for it?
Full Stop
What are some common mistakes?
Used for an indirect question, at the end of a statement, overuse.
Another name is what?
Exclamation point.
How are they used in contractions?
How many types are there?
13
What does it tell the reader?
That the sentence has finished.
Questions usually start with what words, but don't always.
Wh- words
Can you use in all types of writing?
No, should be avoided in formal writing.
Which is the correct use of the word when referring to possession, It's or Its
Its
Allows the writing to be what?
When is it NOT needed?
Notices, List, Bullet points.
Can you use with other punctuations?
Yes
Can it be followed by a period or question mark?
No, it stands alone at the end of a sentence.
What two ways can you use if referring to possession?
Singular possession(dog's leash)
Plural possession (dogs ears)
What are the common types?
Period, Exclamation, Comma, Questions Mark, Quotation Marks, Parentheses, Colon, Semi Colon, Slash, & Dash
When do you use a period?
End of sentence/thought, Abbreviations/Acronyms, Indirect questions, A command/instruction, Numbers (decimal point), & Titles
When can you use it?
Direct question, indicate uncertainty, Series of questions, & End tag question.
Who stated, "An exclamation point is like laughing at your own joke."
F. Scott Fitzgerald
When do you NOT use apostrophes?
To form a plural & possessive pronouns.