Commas
What is a comma used for?
- listing things
-use conjunctions
-defining certain terms
-using quotes
-have 2 or more adjectives
My dog was so excited for his walk
My dog was so excited for his walk. (A period)
A semicolon is used...
the same way as a comma
- separate lists
- join two sentences
What is a period used for?
To end a sentence
"Get out of here " I grumbled.
"Get out of here, (comma) " I grumbled.
Where is my cat
Where is my cat? (question mark)
A colon is used to...
-list items between two sentences
-introducing a bulleted list
-after following a greeting
What is a question mark used for?
to end a question
Do we need commas? If so, where?
When I was sixteen I got my driver's license.
When I was sixteen, (comma) I got my driver's license.
He does not like broccoli peas and carrots
He does not like broccoli, (comma) peas, (comma) and carrots. (period)
Colon or semicolon?
To make the perfect jam sandwich you need three things __ some bread, butter and strawberry jam.
To make the perfect jam sandwich you need three things: some bread, butter and strawberry jam.
What is an exclamation mark used for?
To show strong feelings or give command
Do we need commas? If so, where?
I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane New Lenox Illinois 60451.
I live at 16110 Wildwood Lane, (comma) New Lenox, (comma) Illinois,(comma) 60451.
The sweet fluffy brown dog needed a treat and a bath.
The sweet, (comma) fluffy, (comma) brown, (comma) dog needed a treat and a bath.
Colon or semicolon?
John calls it football___ Sam calls it soccer.
John calls it football; Sam calls it soccer.
A comma is used to (name 2 things)
- listing things
-use conjunctions
-defining certain terms
-using quotes
-have 2 or more adjectives
Where does the comma go?
While running, I saw a mallard a kind of duck.
While running, I saw a mallard, a kind of duck
"I don't want to go" I told my mom.
"I don't want to go, (comma)" I told my mom.
Colon or semicolon?
I bought shiny, ripe apples___ small, sweet, juicy grapes __and firm pears.
I bought shiny, ripe apples; small, sweet, juicy grapes; and firm pears.
A colon is used for? (name two)
-list items between two sentences
-introducing a bulleted list
-after following a greeting