Punctuation marks

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Previous lesson
- useful websites
- facet and results
- spelling and pitfalls
- formal writing assignment


 

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Today's lesson
Focus on punctuation marks and what can easily go wrong.

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Punctuation marks

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Punctuation
.          full stop / period          
,          comma                             
?         question mark             
!          exclamation mark      
'         apostrophe

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Match the punctuation marks to their names. Write the number behind the name.
,
?
.
!
( )
:
'
" "
;
-
full stop
semicolon
comma
exclamation mark
colon
question mark
brackets
apostrophe
hyphen
quotation marks

Slide 5 - Drag question

Punctuation
Match the punctuation marks to their names. Write the number behind the name.

full stop ___
semicolon ___
comma ___
exclamation mark
colon ___
question mark ___
brackets ___
apostrophe ___
dash ___
hyphen ___
quotation marks

timer
3:00

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1. Which of these is not a punctuation mark?
A
Full stop
B
comma
C
hashtag
D
colon

Slide 7 - Quiz

2. "did you take the subway or the bus" - How should this sentence be punctuated?
A
Question mark (?)
B
First letter of first word in capitals and question mark (?)
C
Full stop (.)
D
Exclamation mark (!)

Slide 8 - Quiz

3. Choose the correct statement: (properly punctuated)
A
My aunt who lives in Mumbai is a doctor.
B
My aunt, who lives in Mumbai, is a doctor.
C
My aunt, who lives in Mumbai is a doctor.
D
My aunt who lives in Mumbai, is a doctor.

Slide 9 - Quiz

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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Full Stop ( period)
At the end of a statement – declarative sentence

My dog loves the postman.

To signal the end of a thought.
At the end of a command with mild forcefulness

Please leave the room.

I wish he were here.

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Julia ran with a speed that was as fast as lightening not caring where she was going suddenly she stopped

place a full stop to create 2 sentences

Slide 12 - Open question

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?

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Add comma!
Becky walked on her head a little higher than usual.

Slide 16 - Open question

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Add comma!
Slow children crossing.

Slide 18 - Open question

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Add comma!
Go get him doctors!

Slide 20 - Open question

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Add comma(s)!
Every day Anthony turns slides and swings

Slide 22 - Open question

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Up to you!
Match the given sentence with the correct picture!

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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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seeking information
signal the end of a thought
to express a lot of emotion
rhetorical question
at the end of a statement
a command
a sudden order

Slide 27 - Drag question

She left for los angeles california on saturday june 15

Slide 28 - Open question

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

Slide 29 - Quiz

My mum bought eggs milk cheese and bread

Slide 30 - Open question

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

Slide 31 - Quiz

Use of Captial Letters
Use a capital letter for proper nouns ( Places, people with names, Titles and for the personal pronoun "I"
At the beginning of a NEW sentence

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"You went shopping and bought...."
write a sentence in which you name a list of 4 items using the correct punctuation.

Slide 33 - Open question

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The important uses of a colon
1. To introduce a list of items
For example: The bookstore specialises in three subjects: science, architecture and religion
2. For emphasis
For example: Ivan looked at his wife with only one emotion: hate.
3. For explanation
For example: It occured to him: what if his wife really did go abroad?

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1. Mary's favourite authors are these O. Henry, Roald Dahl and Jeffery Archer.

Slide 38 - Open question

2. Jack has only one thing on his mind sports.

Slide 39 - Open question

Can you name the following punctuation mark:
;
A
colon
B
semi-colon
C
semi-comma

Slide 40 - Quiz

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For the rest of this lesson:
- formal letter afmaken
- ander examen oefenen via facet
- speaking exercise

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Semi colon
Use a semicolon between two related independent clauses that are not joined by a conjunction.
Gebruik een punt komma tussen twee zelfstandige zinnen die niet worden samengevoegd door een voegwoord (and, but , or).
The participants in the first study were paid; those in the second were unpaid.

Use a semicolon to separate elements in a series that already contains commas.
Gebruik een punt komma om elementen in een serie, die al een komma hebben, te scheiden.
The students in the class were from Lynchburg, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Semi colon
Use a semicolon to join two independent clauses when the second clause begins with a conjunctive adverb (however, therefore, moreover, furthermore, thus, meanwhile, nonetheless, otherwise) or a transition (in fact, for example, that is, for instance, in addition, in other words, on the other hand).
Gebruik een punt komma om twee zelfstandige zinnen samen te voegen. De tweede zin moet beginnen met een conjunctief bijwoord.
Bij de volgende woorden: however, therefore, moreover, furthermore, thus, meanwhile, nonetheless, otherwise, in fact, for example, that is, for instance, in addition, in other words, on the other hand,)

I really have no interest in politics; however, I do like to stay informed by watching the debates.

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