Punctuation

Punctuation

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English

4th - 6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is punctuation?

Back

Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate ideas. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

2.

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Front

What is the purpose of a period?

Back

A period (.) is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

3.

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Front

What is a comma used for?

Back

A comma (,) is used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate clauses in a sentence.

4.

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Front

What does an exclamation point indicate?

Back

An exclamation point (!) is used to show strong emotion or emphasis.

5.

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Front

What is a question mark used for?

Back

A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you correctly use commas in dates?

Back

In dates, commas are used to separate the day from the year and to separate the month from the day. Example: August 25, 2017.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to write a greeting in a letter?

Back

The greeting in a letter should be followed by a comma. Example: Dear Ed,

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