PERIOD
Where does a period go?
At the end of a sentence.
Where can a comma go?
In a list, small pauses in a sentence, or with conjunctions.
When is a question mark used?
When asking a question.
When is an Exclamation point used?
At the end of a sentence.
What is punctuation used for?
Helps readers understand text.
What does a period do?
A period ends the sentence.
Can you use a comma at the end a sentence?
NOOO !!
Can you use a comma in the same sentence with a question mark?
YESS !
Can you use an exclamation and a comma in the same sentence?
YESS !
Why is it important to use punctuation?
So Sentences can't be taken out of context.
Can a period be used in the same sentence as a comma ?
YES !!
Where does the comma go?
"I want to get chips hotdogs pizza and candy"
"I want to get chips, hotdogs, pizza, and candy."
This is an example of how a comma can be used to list things, how you use a comma with conjunction, and where a period goes.
Can and exclamation point be used with a question mark?
YES !
What does an exclamation point do?
An Exclamation point is used to express emotions or excitement.
What is this symbol called?
" ' "
IT'S AN APOSTROPHE!
Is this sentence correct?
"If I want good grades, then I have to study hard"
"If I want good grades then I have to study hard."
What are the 5 conjunctions that a comma can go before?
"and", "but", "or," "nor," "for", and "yet"
Does the first word after a question mark have to be capitalized?
YES!
Can you used more than one exclamation point at the end of a sentence?
Yes, only in non-professional text.
Is this sentence correct
"Jane wants to know when we are leaving."
Yes.
Correct this sentence.
"If you get this question right, I'll do your homework. if you get it wrong, you have homework to do."
"If you get this question right, I'll do your homework. If you get it wrong, you have homework to do."
After a period (any punctuation that ends a sentence) the next letter HAS to be capitalized.
Where does the comma belong?
"If everybody could cooperate maybe we could get more stuff done."
"If everybody could cooperate, maybe we could get more stuff done."
This is an example of a comma being used in a small pause of the sentence.
Is this sentence correct?
"Can you ask your mom if we could go outside"
No.
This sentence is missing a question mark at the end.
Is this sentence correct?
"That was the BEST gift ever, I wish I could have another one!"
Yes.
This sentence is showing excitement.
What is this symbol?
" : "
Colon.