semicolon,
colon
colon
When do you use semicolon?
Connects two independent clauses that are closely related.
How do you use dashes?
Can be used to give a pause or a break in thought.
Add parentheses where needed in this sentence:
My best friend who lives next door is moving to another city.
(Who lives next door)
Wow! That was amazing.
Wow! That was amazing!
The dogs bone is missing.
The dog’s bone is missing.
When do you use colon?
To introduce a quote or explanation, or to introduce a list
when can we use hyphens?
A hyphen can be use to connect compound words.
It can be used to separate syllables.
a) I love reading (especially mystery novels).
b) I love reading especially (mystery novels).
Answer: A
when do you use Exclamation mark?
You use an exclamation mark to show strong emotion, excitement, surprise, or emphasis.
How do you use a Apostrophe?
Use an apostrophe to show ownership
What’s the difference between semicolon and colon?
Semicolons are used to join two complete sentences together while colons are used after a complete sentence to introduce something - quote, explanation, or list.
Where should the dash go?
Dana has been thinking about her camping trip for a month, and she imagines the things water, tent and sleeping bag.
Dana has been thinking about her camping trip for a month, and she imagines the things—water, tent and sleeping bag—she would bring.
Beijing located in China is one of the famous place in the world.
Beijing (located in China) is one of the famous place in the world.
Please help me, I need assistance!
Please help me! I need assistance!
she like to gossip about others, because shes the one who likes to be jealous.
she like to gossip about others, because she’s the one who likes to be jealous.
She had only one thing on her mind __ winning the championship.
Colon
How many hyphens are in this sentence
This person has been struggling with their self confidence for over a decade because their sister in law has been constantly criticizing her.
3
This person has been struggling with their self-confidence for over a decade because their sister-in-law has been constantly criticizing her.
The new store which was just opened last month has already been sold.
The new store (which was just opened last month)has already been sold.
I can't believe we finally made it to the top.
I can't believe we finally made it to the top!
This is the house of my brother.
This is my brother’s house.
The last day of summer break finally arrived consequently we prepared for the first day of school.
The last day of summer break finally arrived; consequently, we prepared for the first day of school.
Are the hyphens in the right placement?
If not, where should it be.
The company is looking for a highly-motivated self starter with a can do-attitude.
The company is looking for a highly motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude.
The students who were excited ran to the playground.
Way 1 :The students who were excited (ran to the playground)
way 2: The students (who were excited) ran to the playground.
Can an exclamation mark be use twice in once?
No, because one exclamation mark is enough to show strong emotion. Using two is redundancy.
The childrens toys are all on the floor
The children's toys are all on the floor.