Punctuation

This punctuation mark is used to link words together.

• comma

• hyphen

• dash

• square brackets

Which punctuation marks should be used in the sentence?

However it has been suggested that some bees prefer tree pollen

• semicolon and full stop

• colon and full stop

• exclamation mark and full stop

• comma and full stop

Which punctuation marks are missing?

Elizabeth Blackwell 1821-1910 was the first woman doctor

• parentheses & full stop

• full stop

• comma & full stop

• quotation marks & full stop

Which punctuation marks are missing?

We haven't met before have we

• comma and question mark

• semicolon and question mark

• comma and full stop

• semicolon and full stop

Which punctuation mark is missing?

Mother stays up too late she's afraid she's going to miss something.

• full stop

• colon

• exclamation mark

• semicolon

What are colons ( : ) NOT used for?

• introduce a list

• introduce an explanation

• introduce dialogue in a playscript

• parenthesis

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a semicolon? 

• On my trip; I met up with a group of friends.

• My favorite colors are; blue, green, and purple.

• The road is very slippery; there is a lot of black ice.

What is NOT a purpose of ellipsis? ( ... )

• create a dramatic pause

• show thoughts trailing off

• show words that have been omitted

• introduce a dependent clause

Which punctuation mark is used in more informal writing?

• commas

• full stops

• dashes

• question marks

Where has the apostrophe ( ' ) been used correctly?

• I have five dog's at home.

• The boys' fathers drive them to practice each Thursday.

• All the door's handles have been polished

• That is he's pen!