Internal Punctuation

When should you use a comma to separate items in a list?

• When listing numbers in a sequence.

• When listing only two items.

• When listing items in a paragraph.

• When listing three or more items.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

• To separate independent clauses or items in a list.

• To indicate possession

• To introduce a new idea

• To emphasize a point

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How is a colon used in writing?

• To indicate possession

• To end a sentence

• To separate paragraphs

• To introduce a list, an explanation, a quotation, or a subtitle.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

In what situations would you use parentheses in a sentence?

• You would use parentheses in a sentence to separate subjects and verbs.

• You would use parentheses in a sentence to show emphasis on a word.

• You would use parentheses in a sentence to provide extra information or clarify a point.

• You would use parentheses in a sentence to indicate the end of a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the function of a dash in a sentence?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To indicate a pause or break in thought, set off information, or emphasize certain elements.

• To show possession

• To indicate the end of a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

When is it appropriate to use ellipses in writing?

• When you want to emphasize a point

• When you want to indicate a question

• When you want to indicate a pause, omission of words, or create suspense.

• When you want to show excitement

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

• A hyphen is used for multiplication, while a dash is used for division.

• A hyphen is used in math equations, while a dash is used in chemistry formulas.

• A hyphen is used to join words or parts of words, while a dash is used to separate phrases or clauses.

• A hyphen is used in email addresses, while a dash is used in website URLs.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Give an example of a sentence where a semicolon is used correctly.

• I have a meeting at 9:00 am; please don't be late.

• I have a meeting at 9:00 am, please don't be late.

• The cat is black; it is also fluffy.

• She likes to read books; he prefers watching movies.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Explain how to properly use a colon in a sentence.

• A colon should be used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence

• A colon should be used to indicate possession in a sentence

• A colon should be used to connect a subject and a verb in a sentence

• A colon should be used to introduce a list, an explanation, or a quotation; separate hours and minutes in time; introduce subtitles; or separate a title and a subtitle.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Provide a sentence where parentheses are used effectively.

• She told me to meet her at the park (near the fountain, by the swings, and behind the tree).

• I went to the store to buy some fruits (mangoes, pineapples, and watermelons).

• I went to the store to buy some fruits (apples, bananas, and oranges).

• The teacher asked us to read chapters 1 to 5 (Introduction, Methodology, and Conclusion).

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CCSS.L.6.2A