Punctuation

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

PUNCTUATION

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 sad this is over. 

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?

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?

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!

she left for los angeles california on saturday june 15

What a cute puppy

1. !
2. ,
3. ?
4. .

my mum bought eggs milk cheese and bread

Did you eat lunch yet

1. !
2. ,
3. ?
4. .

where are you going james

Ik kan interpunctie gebruiken in het Engels.

1. Ja
2. Nee
3. Ik vind het nog lastig.