Using Punctuation Correctly

What are we learning today?

You will learn to use punctuation marks correctly in your writing.

Explanation

Punctuation helps the reader to understand your text.

• Start every sentence with a capital letter. End it with a full stop.
• Use a comma after a greeting, for example "Hi Ted,".
• Use a question mark at the end of a question.
• Use an exclamation mark for strong feelings.
• Use an apostrophe in short forms, for example can't, I'm and I've.
• Use quotation marks around spoken words.

Examples

1. Could we meet another day?
2. I hope you have a fantastic time!
3. I'm sorry, but I can't come.

Remember!

• Every sentence has a capital letter and an end mark.
• An apostrophe goes where letters are missing: can't.

Check yourself

1. Add the missing mark: "Where have you been"
2. Write the short form of "I have".