"/" is called a forward slash.
"\: is called what?
back slash
"Last Thursday." said Morgan, "is when I last saw Bobby."
"Last Thursday," said Morgan, "is when I last saw Bobby."
True or False:
We sometimes put a space before and after a punctuation mark.
False.
Never do this.
I'd really like a plate of cheese, and crackers.
I'd really like a plate of cheese and crackers.
In informal writing, you often see a sentence end with a what two punctuation marks to show shock or surprise.
You did what last night
What are ? !
"Leave me alone," replied John, "or I will tell the teacher you wont stop bothering me."
"Leave me alone," replied John, "or I will tell the teacher you won't stop bothering me."
In informal writing, a dash "-" is used much like what other punctuation mark?
The comma
What time should I pick you up from your friends house?
What time should I pick you up from your friend's house?"
"Where is my car_ she asked.
What is a comma and an end-quote.
What do interjections show?
When do you use a comma after an interjection?
Excitement or emotion.
When the feeling is not as strong.
All of the boys are wearing blue, green, or orange but the girls are wearing red, purple, or pink.
All of the boys are wearing blue, green, or orange, but the girls are wearing red, purple, or pink.