Punctuation

PUNCTUATION
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EngelsMiddelbare schoolhavo, vwoLeerjaar 1

This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 20 min

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PUNCTUATION

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PERIOD
- To show us when a sentence is finished. 
- Use the period at the end of a complete sentence that is a statement. 

For example: I'm so sad this is over. 

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COMMA
1. Use a comma between the day of the week and the month-date.
I will be there on Monday, December 25.
2. Use a comma  to separate two or more items in a sentence.
I love boxing, my family and my dog. 
3. Use a comma between the name of a city and the state.
I was born in Woodbridge, Suffolk.
4. Use a comma after introductory words like yes / no / wow / hey.
Wow, we won the match!
5. Use a comma to separate the name of a person in a direct address.
Harry, what happened to you? / What happened to you, Harry?

Slide 3 - Slide

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QUESTION MARK
- To show that someone is asking a question.
- A question mark replaces a period at the end of a sentence.

For example: Do you have a cat?

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EXCLAMATION MARK
- To show that someone is exclaiming or shouting something. 
- Use an exclamation point to show emotion, emphasis, or surprise.

For example: I am so excited!

Slide 6 - Slide

She left for los angeles california on saturday june 15

Slide 7 - Open question

What a cute puppy
A
!
B
,
C
?
D
.

Slide 8 - Quiz

My mum bought eggs milk cheese and bread

Slide 9 - Open question

Did you eat lunch yet
A
!
B
,
C
?
D
.

Slide 10 - Quiz

Where are you going james

Slide 11 - Open question

Ik kan interpunctie gebruiken in het Engels.
A
Ja
B
Nee
C
Ik vind het nog lastig.

Slide 12 - Quiz