Punctuation
1. Helps a reader understand a writer's message.
2. Helps a writer express his or her meaning clearly
3. Punctuation can change the meaning of some sentences.
Exclamation Marks
-Use to show feeling or emotion
Example: What a surprise!
I love my gift!
Question Marks
-Use to indicate a question is being asked.
Example: Where did I put my homework?
Periods
-Use to end statements and imperatives.
Example: It is raining outside.
Put your coat on.
Quotation Mark
-Use to show the exact word that are spoken.
Examples: "for me?" she asked.
"Yes, you," he answered
Apostrophes
-Use to make a contraction and show possession.
Example: can + not = can't
Cinderella's shoe
Commas
-Use to separate the names of a city and state or a city and country.
Example: The Space Needle is in Seatle, Washington.
The Eiffel Tower is in Paris, France.
-Use to separate items in a series.
Example: Granny baked cookies, cupcakes, and a pie for my birthday party.
-Use before or after quotations.
Example: Katie asked, "Are you coming to my birthday party?"
-Use with and, but, and or to join two simple sentences.
Example: Lori loves science, but Adam prefers social studies.
-Use after greetings and closing in letters.
Example: Dear Joe,
Your friend, Max
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