Capitalization
Does this need to be capitalized: frye? Yes or No?
Yes
What are the 6 types of punctuation?
- Single and Double quotation marks
-Dashes
-Semicolons
-Colons
-Parentheses
Which apostrophes do you use: 's or s'?
The mens attempts
The Suns rays
The Millers flight was on schedule
The men's attempts
The Sun's rays
The Millers' flight was on schedule
Does this make sense: hostess's party? What is the rule about singular words that end with s?
Different people say different things about the rule. For singular words that end in s some say that you have to add 's while others say just add an apostrophe because singular words that end in 's' are irregular so their plural versions are different.
Abbreviation
The short form of a word
What needs to be capitalized in this sentence? Please rewrite the sentence using the correct capitals.
sarah and i go to the grand river park to celebrate mariam’s birthday, which surprisingly is on st.patrick’s day and mine is on eid!
Sarah and I go to the Grand River Park to celebrate Mariam’s birthday, which surprisingly is on St.Patrick’s Day and mine is on Eid!
Can you use any other types of punctuation except a dash in this sentence: I need to buy one more comic - I have volumes 1 to 19 - and then I will have the full series.
You can use:
- A semicolon (I need to buy one more comic and then I will have the full series; I have volumes 1 to 19.)
- Parentheses (I need to buy one more comic (I have comics 1 to 19) and then I will have the full series.)
If there is an abbreviation state the meaning and if the meaning is shown then put the abbreviation.
Dr. _______________________
Alberta ___________________________
E-mail _______________________
Doctor/Drive
AB
electronic mail
Is the semicolon used properly:"We had too many fumbles; we lost the game."? Why or why not?
The semicolon is used properly because the semicolon is put in between 2 different clauses that are related and both clauses make sense on their own and have a subject and a predicate.
Single Quotation
Used within dialogue for quotes and titles of songs and poems
What are the rules for capitalization? (name at least 3)
1. The First word of a sentence.
2. The first word and other important words of a title(song, poem, book, etc.)
3. Days of the week, months of the year, holidays, and special days
Answers may vary (these are some examples)
Put the correct punctuation. (single quotations, double quotations, dashes, semicolons, colons)
Adi annouced_ _ I’m writing a poem called _ The Greatest Day_ about our snow day last week. _
_ I really hope we have another one! It was all over the news _ the Express, the Daily, and the Post.
Adi announced, “I’m writing a poem called ‘The Greatest Day’ about our snow day last week.”
“I really hope we have another one! It was all over the news: the Express, the Daily, and the Post.
Where does the single and double quotations belong?
My favourite book is The Red Balloon by Jenny Fright, said Megan.
Really, that is my favourite book too! , said Aliysa.
Do you like the whole series? asked Megan.
I really like the series and I think it shows her descriptive and amazing writing skills, said Alisya, I want her to continue making books!
Me too!
Is the apostrophe used properly? Why or Why not?
The childrens’ toys
No, because the plural version does not end with ‘s’ so instead of ‘s which is for plural words that end in ‘s’ you would have it end with s’. Meaning it would be the children’s toys.
Colon
Used to show a list and a full sentence must come before the colon and the list
Make a sentence that uses all the different types of punctuation.
Answers will vary.
Use the parentheses to add detail to the second sentence.
Sentence 1: Kim Campbell was the first female prime minister of Canada.
Sentence 2: She is from British Columbia.
Kim Campbell (from British Columbia) was the first female prime minister of Canada.
What is the difference between single and double quotations?
The difference between single and double quotations is that double quotations marks go around everything the person says and single quotation marks around the title of the poem or song.
Used between 2 clauses to show that they are related but are complete thoughts.
Semicolon
When does ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ need to be capitalized?
You only capitalize ‘mom’ and dad’ when they are used as a name, but if they are proceeded by ‘my’ then you would not capitalize them.
Why is a variety of punctuation important? (your opinion)
A variety of punctuation is important because punctuation is a code. It guides and helps readers understand the writing in things like tone of voice. It also gives your writing more of a variety.
Answers may vary
Why is punctuation important? (Your opinion)
Answers will vary
What is the structure for a persuasive letter or writing?
Introduction
Paragraph 2 - adding detail and giving reasons
Paragraph 3 - adding detail and giving reasons
Paragraph 4 - adding detail and giving reasons
Conclusion or summary
What is the definition of capitalization and punctuation?
Punctuation is used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning. Capitalization is the action of writing or printing in capital letters. Capitalization and punctuation is the action of both following capitalization skills and using punctuation to help clarify sentences by separating and adding detail.