Punctuation marks

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


 

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Punctuation marks

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

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 - Sleepvraag

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

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

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 - Quizvraag

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 - Quizvraag

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. 

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

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.

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

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 vraag

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 13 - Tekstslide

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 16 - Open vraag

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Add comma!
Slow children crossing.

Slide 18 - Open vraag

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Add comma!
Go get him doctors!

Slide 20 - Open vraag

Slide 21 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 22 - Open vraag

Slide 23 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 24 - Tekstslide

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?

Slide 25 - Tekstslide

Slide 26 - Tekstslide

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 - Sleepvraag

She left for los angeles california on saturday june 15

Slide 28 - Open vraag

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

Slide 29 - Quizvraag

My mum bought eggs milk cheese and bread

Slide 30 - Open vraag

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

Slide 31 - Quizvraag

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

Slide 32 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 33 - Open vraag

Slide 34 - Tekstslide

Slide 35 - Tekstslide

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?

Slide 36 - Tekstslide

Slide 37 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 38 - Open vraag

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

Slide 39 - Open vraag

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

Slide 40 - Quizvraag

Slide 41 - Tekstslide

Slide 42 - Tekstslide

Slide 43 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 44 - Tekstslide

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.

Slide 45 - Tekstslide

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.

Slide 46 - Tekstslide