Commas
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
1.) I, ate a bagel, eggs, and bacon for breakfast.
or
2.) I ate a bagel, eggs, and bacon for breakfast.
2.) I ate a bagel, eggs, and bacon for breakfast.
True or False
Parenthesis "( )" can be used to add information that further explains something in a sentence.
True
1.) All she could say was: "I need--"
2.) All she could say was: "I need"--
1.)
Where does that comma go in this sentence: "I think therefore I am."
After "think"
I think, therefore I am.
What are marks at the end of a sentence called?
Punctuation
(i.e. period, exclamation mark, question mark)
True or False
A dash can be used to create a pause for dramatic effect.
True
What word should the comma be placed after in the following sentence?
At exactly 4 o'clock two of the kidnappers re-entered the room.
After "o'clock"
At exactly 4 o'clock, two of the kidnappers re-entered the room.
This mark is called what?
"!"
exclamation mark
True or False
A dash can be used in place of many forms of punctuation (such as parenthesis, commas, colons).
True
(Remember the dash is a talented "actor.")
True or False
When creating a list in a sentence you should use a comma to separate each item on your list.
True
Example:
When I go to the store I will pick up cheese, milk, eggs, apples, and juice.
This form of punctuation is called what?
"?"
Question mark
Where would you place the dash?
The boy said "I really need to go to the sto"
After the interrupted word and inside the quotations.
True or False
A comma can be used at the end of a sentence.
False
What is missing in this sentence?
Running to fast, she tripped over a stump
. or !
A dash can be used at the beginning of a sentence.