Punctuation in a Text

What are we learning today?

You will learn to use the main punctuation marks in your writing.

Explanation

• Start a sentence and a name with a capital letter.
• Use a full stop (.) at the end of a statement.
• Use a question mark (?) at the end of a question.
• Use a comma (,) after words like Firstly and However. Use commas in lists, too.
• Use an apostrophe (') in short forms, like it's and I'm. Use it for possession, like Riley's blog.
• Use an exclamation mark (!) for strong feeling.

Examples

1. Firstly, technology will change how we work in class.
2. Do you want to come?
3. Yes, I do. I'm going to study, and Riley's friends are too.

Remember!

• Do not forget the question mark.
• Put a comma after Firstly and However.
• It's means "it is". Its means "belonging to it".

Check yourself

1. Add the correct mark: What time is it
2. Fix the sentence: However students will need teachers
3. Write the list with commas: Art Biology Maths