Understanding Punctuation in Writing

Why is punctuation important in writing?

• It makes writing more colorful.

• It confuses the reader.

• It helps to stop conversations.

• It makes sentences longer.

What is one of the main roles of punctuation?

• To make sentences rhyme.

• To create run-on sentences.

• To add more words to a sentence.

• To help the reader understand the text.

Which punctuation marks are mentioned as important for separating thoughts?

• Commas and colons

• Periods and question marks

• Dashes and ellipses

• Brackets and braces

How does punctuation affect the flow of a story?

• It makes the story more dramatic.

• It shortens the story.

• It makes the story more confusing.

• It helps the story to have a better flow.

What is a consequence of not using punctuation correctly?

• The text will be shorter.

• The text may become a run-on sentence.

• The reader will understand better.

• The text becomes more engaging.