Punctuation Review

Punctuation Review

What we have covered thus far!

How to end a sentence??

​Period ( . )

Also referred to as a full stop, the period denotes the end of a sentence.
A full sentence is considered as one that is complete and declarative.

These end a sentence that is a direct question.
Typically, sentences that are questions begin with what, how, when, where, why, or who.

​Question Mark ( ? )

These are used at the end of a sentence to express an intense emotion. (i.e. excitement, disgust, anger, joy, or anything else.)
Exclamation points are meant to add emphasis to a sentence.

Exclamation Mark ( ! )

How to end a sentence??

Multiple Choice

"Will you go to the store with me_ "

• Period

• Exclamation Mark

• Question Mark

Multiple Select

"I'm ready to go outside_"

• Period

• Exclamation Mark

• Question Mark

Multiple Choice

The shark is swimming in the aquarium_

• Period

• Exclamation Mark

• Question Mark

Separating the series!

​The Comma ( , )

Commas are used to insert a pause into a sentence. Their uses include:

• direct address

• separate two complete sentences

• list items in a sentence

  Commas are one of the most misused punctuation points, and its misuse often results in a comma splice. A comma splice is when you join two independent clauses with a comma instead of a conjunction.

These link Independent clauses, but they must be more closely related than a colon

Another less common use for semicolons is within a list that uses commas

Semicolon ( ; )

A colon has three primary uses:

• Introducing quotes & series

• Linking two independent clauses that complement each other

• emphasizing a subject in a sentence

Colon ( : )

Separating the series!

Multiple Choice

She took four classes last semester_ history, biology, arts, and economics.

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

Multiple Choice

• Joe_ it was nice to see you again.

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

Multiple Choice

• Last summer we traveled to London, England; Paris, France; Rome, Italy_ and Athens, Greece.

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

These are not to be confused with dashes!!
These are used to separate compound words

​Hyphen ( - )

There are two types of dashes that vary in size and use.

En dash (Shorter) - denotes a Range
Em dash (Longer) - replaces other punctuation marks

Dash ( - / -- )

A Dash of Confusion

These are used to clarify something or for technical terms or explanations.

​Brackets ( [ ] )

These are used to supply further details or information or as an aside.

Hint! can often be replaced with commas and the sentence would retain its same meaning

​Parentheses ( )

(This Just In!)

These are primarily used to indicate spoken word and for indicated quotes in a paper

Quotation Marks ( " )

These are used to apply possession, indicate contractions, & indicate an omitted letter in a word

​Apostrophe ( ' )

Don't quote me...

Multiple Choice

• Rebecca’s dog had surgery yesterday.

• Apostrophe

• Quotation Marks

Multiple Choice

My Ex-boyfriend is staying at the hotel down the street.

• Dash

• Hyphen

Multiple Choice

• Kate (who is Matt’s wife) likes to go for walks.

• Brackets

• Parentheses

Let's Review!!

Multiple Choice

Fill in the necessary punctuation.

Excuse me_ sir_ can you point me to the train station_

• , ; ?

• ; ? ,

• , , .

• ; ; !

Multiple Choice

Correct the Quotation Mark misusage.

"He answered, Thunderstorms are expected tomorrow."

• No changes needed.

• He answered, "Thunderstorms are expected tomorrow."

• He answered, "Thunderstorms are" expected tomorrow.

• He "answered," Thunderstorms are expected tomorrow.

Multiple Choice

She likes chocolate ice cream_ however_ she doesn't like chocolate cake.

• : ;

• , ,

• ; ,

• , ;

Open Ended

Add the correct punctuation to the following sentences:

1. Are you finished with the job_ (. / ! / ?)

2. Get away from the ledge_ (. / ! / ?)

3. Turn off your phones_ (. / ! / ?)

4. Help me_ (. / ! / ?)

Open Ended

Write 3 sentences using the following punctuation marks:

Quotation Marks ( " " ) Exclamation Mark ( ! )

Hyphen ( - ) Semicolon ( ; )

Comma ( , ) Apostrophe ( ' )