Parts of Speech
This describes a person, place, or thing...
What is a noun?
This mark is a symbol of inquiries...
What is a question mark?
This should be seen at the beginning of every word that is the beginning of every sentence...It's also separates all proper nouns from the other nouns.
What is a capital letter?
This punctuation mark allows you to take a breath while reading. It also separates items or names in a sentence...
What is a comma?
A set of words that expresses complete idea, typically containing a subject and predicate, communicating a statement, question, exclamation, or command.
What is a sentence?
Some words describe or show action, something that is happening...
What are verbs?
To write something that shows emotion, expressing excitement, anger, disgust, happiness, etc.... you will use this type of symbol...
What is an exclamation point?
A sentence is not a sentence until there is a _________ at the end.
What is a punctuation mark?
You can write a statement or declaration by using this at the end of it...
What is a period?
The first written version of an essay. It is not the final product. The writer will edit the draft, add and delete pieces, and rearrange and correct material as necessary....meaning it is unfinished.
What is a rough draft?
Words that are used to describe a person, place, or thing...
What are adjectives?
If you are using someone else's exact words, it should show. These symbols let the reader know that it wasn't you who said it...
What are quotation marks?
A good rule of thumb might be to avoid writing more than __________ sentences in a paragraph
What are 5 to 6?
Three periods used together to represent an omission of words or letters...used to jump from one sentence/phrase to another while leaving out words. It’s also used when quoting someone and unnecessary words are left out.
What is an ellipsis?
A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme or topic...Showing itself by way of a new line, indentation, or numbering.
What is a paragraph?
Use this part of speech when you are happy, excited, mad, frightened, sad, or any other emotion.
What is an interjection?
This symbol shows possession or ownership. If you have or own something, this should be included with your name...
What is an apostrophe?
Someone's exact words...
What is a quote?
A punctuation mark used to join words. It is also used to separate syllables of a single word...
What is a hyphen?
A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence...It may also serve as an official record.
What is a document?
A word that is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses. There are many in the English language. Some commonly used are: and, or, but, because, for, if, when, now and later.
What is a conjunction?
This punctuation mark is used to present a list of items. It's so versatile that it is even used to express time.
What is a colon?
A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else. They said something like that...
What is a paraphrase?
So that you do not disrupt the flow of a sentence, these are used to enclose additional information that clarifies, explains, or adds a side note in a sentence...
What are parenthesis?
A piece of writing that can inform or persuade a reader about a topic. It can be argumentative, descriptive, narrative, or expository.
What is an essay?