Punctuation Marks Review

Punctuation Marks Review

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English

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a colon used for?

Back

A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or to separate two independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use commas in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, and an 'and' is placed before the last item. Example: We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of quotation marks?

Back

Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation. Example: "I love reading!" said Sarah.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do you use a question mark?

Back

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question. Example: What time is it?

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to use an apostrophe?

Back

An apostrophe is used to show possession or to form contractions. Example: Sarah's book (possession) or can't (contraction for cannot).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you punctuate a direct quote?

Back

A direct quote is punctuated with quotation marks at the beginning and end, and punctuation marks are placed inside the quotation marks if they are part of the quote.

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