Punctuation
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English
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7th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is punctuation?
Back
Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, question marks, exclamation points, and quotation marks.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Back
Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses and phrases.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an ellipsis and when is it used?
Back
An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate the omission of words, a pause in speech, or an unfinished thought.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you correctly punctuate a list in a sentence?
Back
When punctuating a list, use commas to separate items, and an 'and' or 'or' before the last item. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a semicolon?
Back
A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a period and a question mark?
Back
A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence, while a question mark indicates the end of an interrogative sentence.
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CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use quotation marks correctly?
Back
Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works. They should enclose the exact words spoken or written.
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CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
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