Punctuation Rules
COMMA ,
When is a comma needed?
1) To differentiate dependent clauses from independent clauses.
2) Words in series.
3) To separate compound sentences.
PERIOD .
When do I need a period?
2) In abbreviations.
1) To finish a sentence when the idea has been achieved.
APOSTROPHE ´
When to use an apostrophe
1) To show possession: My mom´s car is already clean. 2) Contractions: I am = I´m
SEMICOLON ;
How to use a semicolon
To separate sentences:I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight. They need new brakes; otherwise, they may not be able to stop in time.
Question mark ?
How to use it?
Every time you write a question, you MUST write it at the end. How are you doing today? What´s going on with you? Is she going to the museum?
Exercise
Which one?
Which one?
Which one?
Which ones?
Which ones?
Have you worked as a receptionist before
I have a test today I havent studied
My names Lorena Garcia
I live in Puntarenas
Where do you live
Capitalization
When do I have to use a capital letter in writing?
The first word in a sentence.
Most words in titles.
Proper Nouns (names of people, places, and animals)
Nationalities and languages
VS
The first word of a quote.
Historical Events
Days, months, and holidays
Thank you!
Punctuation and Capitalization Rules
Mrs. Karen RiveraF
Created on December 21, 2020
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Punctuation Rules
COMMA ,
When is a comma needed?
1) To differentiate dependent clauses from independent clauses.
2) Words in series.
3) To separate compound sentences.
PERIOD .
When do I need a period?
2) In abbreviations.
1) To finish a sentence when the idea has been achieved.
APOSTROPHE ´
When to use an apostrophe
1) To show possession: My mom´s car is already clean. 2) Contractions: I am = I´m
SEMICOLON ;
How to use a semicolon
To separate sentences:I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight. They need new brakes; otherwise, they may not be able to stop in time.
Question mark ?
How to use it?
Every time you write a question, you MUST write it at the end. How are you doing today? What´s going on with you? Is she going to the museum?
Exercise
Which one?
Which one?
Which one?
Which ones?
Which ones?
Have you worked as a receptionist before
I have a test today I havent studied
My names Lorena Garcia
I live in Puntarenas
Where do you live
Capitalization
When do I have to use a capital letter in writing?
The first word in a sentence.
Most words in titles.
Proper Nouns (names of people, places, and animals)
Nationalities and languages
VS
The first word of a quote.
Historical Events
Days, months, and holidays
Thank you!