Punctuation Marks Activity

When should a comma be used in a sentence?

• A comma should be used in a sentence to separate every word

• A comma should be used in a sentence to indicate the end of a sentence

• A comma should be used in a sentence to emphasize a point

• A comma should be used in a sentence to separate items in a list, to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence, after an introductory phrase or clause, before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence, and to set off nonessential elements.

What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

• To indicate the end of a declarative or imperative statement.

• To separate words in a list

• To indicate a question

• To emphasize a point

Give an example of a sentence that requires an exclamation mark.

• The sky is blue

• I like pizza

• Congratulations on your promotion!

• She is going to the store

How do you apply a question mark in a sentence?

• You apply a question mark by placing it in the middle of the sentence.

• You apply a question mark by placing it at the end of the sentence.

• You apply a question mark by placing it at the beginning of the sentence.

• You apply a question mark by placing it after every word in the sentence.

Differentiate between a semi-colon and a colon with examples.

• Example of semi-colon: I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study tonight. Example of colon: There are three things I love: reading, writing, and hiking.

• Example of semi-colon: She loves to dance; she is a great singer.

• Example of colon: There are three things I hate: spiders, snakes, and heights.

• Example of semi-colon: I have a big test tomorrow; I need to sleep early.

When do you use an apostrophe for contractions?

• An apostrophe is only used for contractions in formal writing, not informal writing.

• An apostrophe is used for contractions to indicate where letters have been omitted.

• An apostrophe is never used for contractions, it is always written out in full.

• An apostrophe is used for possessive nouns, not contractions.

Provide an example of using an apostrophe for possessives.

• The cats' toy

• The dog's bone

• The cars' wheels

• The houses' roofs

Explain the purpose of quotation marks in a sentence.

• To indicate the end of a sentence

• The purpose of quotation marks in a sentence is to indicate direct quotations or to highlight specific words or phrases.

• To separate different parts of a compound sentence

• To show emphasis on the words within the quotation marks

When should brackets be used in writing?

• Brackets should be used in writing to enclose additional information, such as clarifications, explanations, or citations.

• To separate paragraphs in a document

• To highlight the main points of a paragraph

• To indicate the beginning and end of a sentence

What is the correct usage of a hyphen in a compound word?

• A hyphen is used in a compound word when the words are not related to each other

• A hyphen is used in a compound word when the words are not combined to form a single word

• A hyphen is used in a compound word when two or more words are combined to form a single word, or when a compound adjective comes before a noun.

• A hyphen is used in a compound word when the words are not adjacent to each other