Puntuación y Mayúsculas

What is the rule for using commas to separate elements in a list?

• Place a comma only before the conjunction 'and' or 'or'

• Do not use commas at all when separating items in a list

• Place a comma before each item in the list

• Place a comma after each item, except before the conjunction 'and' or 'or'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

How should quotation marks be used when quoting dialogue or a phrase?

• The quotes should be used at the beginning and end of the quote.

• The quotes should be used at the beginning of the quote but not at the end.

• The quotes should be used only at the end of the quote.

• The quotes should be used backwards, that is, at the end and then at the beginning of the quote.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

What is the main function of apostrophes in the Spanish language?

• Mark the plural of words

• Indicate the omission of letters in a word or show possession.

• Separate syllables in a word

• Indicate the gender of nouns

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns in a text?

• To decrease the readability of the text

• Because it is a passing trend

• To highlight their importance and give them proper recognition.

• To confuse the readers

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

What is the difference between using a semicolon and a colon in a sentence?

• The semicolon is used to separate items in a list when those items already contain commas, while the colon is used to introduce a list, examples, or explanations.

• The semicolon is used to introduce a list, while the colon is used to separate items in a sentence.

• The semicolon is used at the end of a sentence, while the colon is used at the beginning.

• The semicolon is used to end a sentence, while the colon is used to separate items in a list.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence?

• question mark (?)

• comma (,)

• period (.)

• dash (-)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

When should colons be used in a sentence?

• To indicate a question

• To separate a subject from a predicate

• To introduce a list, an explanation, a textual quote, or to indicate a cause and effect relationship.

• To emphasize an idea

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is the rule for using commas to separate independent clauses?

• Do not use commas to separate independent clauses

• Commas are used after verbs in independent clauses

• Commas are only used at the end of independent clauses

• Use a comma before conjunctions that join two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How should quotation marks be placed when citing a title of a work or an article?

• With double quotes.

• With single quotes.

• Without quotes.

• With angle quotes.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Why is it necessary to use apostrophes in verbal contractions?

• To confuse readers

• To increase the length of words

• To indicate the omission of letters in words and facilitate pronunciation and comprehension of the text.

• To make the text less readable

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C