Understanding Punctuation in English

Which punctuation mark is used to create a natural pause within a sentence?

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Comma

• Hyphen

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2A

What symbol is used to indicate the end of a sentence?

• Exclamation mark

• Comma

• Full stop

• Question mark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What does a question mark signify?

• The end of a question

• A list

• A pause

• An exclamatory sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which punctuation mark is used to express strong emotions or commands?

• Comma

• Quotation mark

• Exclamation mark

• Period

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What is the purpose of quotation marks?

• List items

• Indicate direct speech

• Separate clauses

• Add information

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

What punctuation is used to add extra information that the editor includes?

• Ellipsis

• Hyphen

• Square brackets

• Parentheses

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the use of a hyphen?

• To join words

• To introduce a list

• To end a sentence

• To indicate a pause

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2A

What does an N Dash typically indicate?

• A dramatic pause

• Direct speech

• Omission of words

• A range or period of time

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What is the primary function of an M Dash in a sentence?

• To end a question

• To list items

• To add emphasis or readability

• To indicate omitted words

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What does ellipsis points indicate in a sentence?

• An error in text

• A list of items

• A direct speech

• Omitted words or a pause for effect

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B