Proper Punctuation

This punctuation mark may be used to connect numbers for time.

• apostrophe
• hyphen
• semicolon
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2A

This punctuation mark may be used to join words or to separate syllables of a single word.

• apostrophe
• hyphen
• semicolon
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2A

This punctuation mark is used to show that the information following it is important. 

• apostrophe
• hyphen
• semicolon
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

This punctuation mark is used to separate main clauses.

• apostrophe
• hyphen
• semicolon
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

This punctuation mark is used to separate items in a series when the items contain commas. 

• apostrophe
• hyphen
• semicolon
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

This punctuation mark is used to separate a prefix from a word beginning with the same vowel. 

• apostrophe
• hyphen
• semicolon
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2A

This punctuation mark is used to separate numerals 21 to 99 when they are spelled out.

• apostrophe
• hyphen
• semicolon
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which of these should be inserted in the blank?  Taking final exams requires clear _ headed thinking.

• Colon
• Semicolon
• Apostrophe
• Hyphen

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of these should be inserted in the blank? I think DiCaprio is a great actor _ in fact, he should win an Oscar.

• Colon
• Semicolon
• Apostrophe
• Hyphen

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which of these should be inserted in the blank? Mary likes skateboarding _ Jasmin likes riding bikes.

• Colon
• Semicolon
• Apostrophe
• Hyphen

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B