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U2 L2 PUNCTUATION
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- 1goals for this lesson:Use ending punctuation
Use the comma in sentences by applying the rules given - 2The period is used at the end of adeclarative sentence.
- 3A period is also used at the end of animperative sentence, a sentence which makes a polite request or gives a command.
- 4Examples:1. The children rode the pony.
2. Shut the door, Andy.
3. Please turn off the lights. - 5The question mark is used at the end of aninterrogative sentence. An interrogative sentence asks a question.
- 6Examples:1. Did you go to the concert?
2. Why did you go home early? - 7An exclamation point is used at the end of anexclamatory sentence.
- 8Examples:1. Dad, we won the game!
2. Watch out for that truck!
3. Help! I'm stuck!
4. Wait! - 9Write a comma after expressions such asOh, or Well at the beginning of a sentence.
- 10Examples:Oh, I love that painting!
Well, it is almost supper time. - 11Write commas before and after aword or phrase that interrupts a sentence.
- 12Examples:I will, however, help you look for your dog.
You may, of course, ride to church with me. - 13Write a comma afteryes or no when you answer a question.
- 14Examples:Yes, I did enjoy the program.
No, I haven't seen your dog. - 15Write commas toseparate items in a series.
- 16Examples:At the store I bought bread, eggs, milk, flour, and meat.
We saw monkeys, tigers, lions, and giraffes at the zoo. - 17Write a comma after the name of the person towhom you are speaking.
- 18Examples:Jason, have you cleaned your room yet?
Have you done your homework, John? - 19Write a comma toseparate cities and states.
- 20Examples:My home is in Tempe, Arizona.
The zoo in San Diego, California, is one of the finest in the nation.
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- 6th grade Language Flashcards on U2 L2 PUNCTUATION, created by Payton Pye on 06/02/2019.
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