Punctuation
What punctuation mark is used to end a statement?
Period
True or False: "No sooner, Than" are correlative conjunctions.
True
Which of the following is a comma: A) ! B) . C) , D) :
C) ,
What is a subordinating conjunction?
Words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause
What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?
You always capitalize the first word in a sentence.
What punctuation mark is used to show excitement?
An exclamation mark
Fill in the blank: "Both the cat _ the dog are friendly."
And
True or False: You should use a comma before "and" in the sentence "I want pizza and salad."
False
Rewrite this sentence using a subordinating conjunction: "We will go to the park. It stops raining."
We will go to the park if it stops raining.
We will go to the park when it stops raining.
We will go to the park after it stops raining.
Fix the capitalization error: In june, I am going to summer camp.
In June, I am going to summer camp.
What punctuation is used around dialogue?
Quotation marks
Identify the correlative conjunctions in this sentence: "Neither the rain nor the snow stopped the game."
Neither, Nor
Fix the sentence: She brought her jacket, scarf gloves and, hat for the trip.
She brought her jacket, scarf, gloves, and hat for the trip.
Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."
Although
True or False, the following sentence has no capitalization errors: On a hot day, i like to go to the pool.
False
Correct the punctuation: Can you please bring me a pencil.
Can you please bring me a pencil?
Fill in the blanks: "_ you can come with us, _ you can stay home."
Either, or
Create a sentence that uses a comma to separate two independent clauses.
Two independent clauses with a comma and conjunction in between.
Why are subordinating conjunctions important?
Subordinating conjunctions are important because they connect ideas and help to show the relationship between clauses, adding depth and detail to writing.
True or False: You always need to capitalize specific places such as the "Grand Canyon"?
True
Correct the punctuation: We need to go up the hill to fetch a pail of water, Jack said to Jill.
"We need to go up the hill to fetch a pail of water," Jack said to Jill.
Create a sentence using any correlative conjunction pair to describe your plans for the weekend.
Sentence must contain one of the following pairs:
"Both, and"; "Neither, nor"; "Either, or"; "No Sooner, than"; "Whether, or"
Create a sentence using a comma incorrectly, and explain why it is incorrect.
We need a misplaced or missing comma, and an explanation of what comma rule it is breaking.
Create a sentence using "because" as a subordinating conjunction.
Show me your sentences!
Fix the capitalization error: The new King is named King Charles.
The new king is named King Charles.