Punctuation Marks: Usage Guide

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Match the punctuation mark with its primary function in a sentence:

Colon (:) = To introduce a list or emphasize a point Semicolon (;) = To connect two independent clauses Ellipsis (...) = To indicate an omission of words or a pause Hyphen (-) = To link words forming a compound adjective before a noun

Match the punctuation mark with its function:

Apostrophe (’) = Indicates possession or omitted letters in contractions Quotation Marks (“”) = Enclose direct quotations or indicate sarcasm Exclamation Point (!) = Expresses strong emotion or emphasis Question Mark (?) = Indicates a direct question

Associate each sentence ending punctuation mark with its appropriate context:

Period (.) = End a declarative sentence or an indirect question Question Mark (?) = End a direct question Exclamation Point (!) = End a sentence with strong emotion Ellipsis (...) = Indicate a trailing thought or omitted information

Match each punctuation mark with its purpose in structuring a sentence:

Comma (,) = Separate elements in a list or clauses in a sentence Colon (:) = Introduce a list, explanation, or example Semicolon (;) = Join two related independent clauses Hyphen (-) = Join words to form compound adjectives Signup and view all the answers

Match the punctuation mark to whether it is a terminal or pausing point:

Period (.) = Terminal point Comma (,) = Pausing point Question Mark (?) = Terminal point Semicolon (;) = Pausing point Signup and view all the answers

Connect each punctuation mark with its function in indicating pauses or breaks in text:

Comma (,) = Short pause to separate words or phrases Semicolon (;) = Pause between two closely related independent clauses Ellipsis (...) = Pause indicating omitted words or a trailing thought Period (.) = Indicates the end of a complete sentence Signup and view all the answers

Match each punctuation mark with its role in creating compound words or indicating omitted letters:

Hyphen (-) = Links words to form compound adjectives or numbers Apostrophe (’) = Indicates possession or omitted letters in contractions Quotation Marks (“”) = Used to quote a text or indicate doubt Comma (,) = Used to separate words or phrases, or to indicate a pause Signup and view all the answers

Match the punctuation mark with its function in direct speech:

Quotation Marks (“”) = Enclose direct quotations Comma (,) = Separate dialogue from speaker attribution Question Mark (?) = Indicate a question within the quoted speech Exclamation Point (!) = Indicate emphasis or emotion within the quoted speech Signup and view all the answers

Associate each punctuation mark with its specific function related to lists or series:

Comma (,) = Separates items in a simple list Colon (:) = Introduces a list or series Semicolon (;) = Separates items in a list when the items themselves contain commas Hyphen (-) = Not related to lists or series Signup and view all the answers

Match each punctuation mark with examples of it's usage in a sentence:

Comma (,) = My favorite colors are blue, green, and red. Semicolon (;) = The rain poured down; the streets flooded. Ellipsis (...) = If only I knew... Hyphen (-) = She is a well-known author. Signup and view all the answers

Match the punctuation mark to its general category:

Period (.) = Ends a sentence. Quotation Marks (“”) = Enclose a quotation. Exclamation Point (!) = Shows strong emotion. Semicolon (;) = Connects related thoughts. Signup and view all the answers

Match each punctuation mark with its role in indicating a pause or omission:

Comma (,) = Short pause or separation within a sentence Ellipsis (...) = Indicates omitted words or a trailing thought Semicolon (;) = Connects related independent clauses with a pause Hyphen (-) = Connects words to serve as one idea together Signup and view all the answers

Match each sentence ending punctuation mark with its appropriate end usage:

Period (.) = To end a statment. Question Mark (?) = To end a question. Exclamation Point (!) = To end a sentence with emphasis. Ellipsis (...) = To end a sentence with trailing thought. Signup and view all the answers

Match the term to its definition:

Terminal Point = Punctuation marks that end sentences. Pausing point = Punctuation marks that tell the reader to pause. Quoting = Using quotation marks. Possession = Indicates ownership. Signup and view all the answers

Match the quotation with the punctuation rule it follows: “Can you please stop that tapping?” I asked.

Question Mark (?) = Goes Inside Quotes Comma (,) = Used when quoting someone Quotation Marks (“”) = Used when quoting someone Period (.) = Ends a statement Signup and view all the answers

Match the purpose to the example:

Period (.) = We should learn to respect women. Comma (,) = My siblings are Melissa, Mara and Michelle. Colon (:) = There are three things every dog needs: food, water, and healthcare. Semicolon (;) = When the old man looked at me with his vulture eye a cold feeling went up and down my back; even my blood became cold. Signup and view all the answers

Match the suffix usage to the base word:

self-esteem = Used to join Prefixes and Suffixes to base words “borrowed” = author uses a skeptical or mocking tone May I go out? = Use question marks at the end of direct questions Sit down! = Express strong commands Signup and view all the answers

Match each contraction with its purpose:

I've = I have He'll = He will “I’m ten years old,” = Use Commas When Quoting Someone “Can you please stop that tapping?” = Question marks go inside quotation marks Signup and view all the answers

Match the punctuation to what it relates to:

thirty-three students = used in numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine Period (.) = Use a Period To End a Statement Comma (,) = Used to make a pause between thoughts Question Mark (?) = Express Uncertainty or Confusion Signup and view all the answers

Match the situation of ellipsis to what the meaning represents:

Are you... are you serious? = represets a pause [QUOTE WITH AN ELLIPSIS] = Cut out parts of the quote that aren’t relevant to the topic Yay! I can’t wait to go to Mt. Yangbew! = Use Exclamation Points To Emphasize Interjections Sit down! = Express strong commands Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Period (.)

To end a statement or after an indirect question.

Comma (,)

To make a pause between thoughts and to list things.