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CommasQuotation

MarksParts of Speech

Semi Colons& Colons

CommonUsage

Mistakes

Without the proper attire you cannot enter the fancy dining room.

Without the proper attire, you cannot enter the fancy dining room.

No Josh don’t climb too high!

No, Josh, don’t climb too high!

Mr. Belle who is the manager of the soccer team has been chosen as coach of the year.

Mr. Belle, who is the manager of the soccer team, has been chosen as coach of the year.

My best friend Lisa is trying out for the volleyball team.

My best friend, Lisa, is trying out for the volleyball team.

I read a book about Africa and I wrote an essay about it in our school newspaper.

I read a book about Africa, and I wrote an essay about it in our school newspaper.

HOW WOULD YOU PUNCTUATE THIS SENTENCE?

I want to go out to a nice restaurant for dinner tonight said Jeremy

“I want to go out to a nice restaurant for dinner tonight,” said Jeremy.

HOW WOULD YOU PUNCTUATE THIS SENTENCE?

Are you in the mood for Italian or Chinese food asked Marilyn

“Are you in the mood for Italian or Chinese food?” asked Marilyn.

HOW WOULD YOU PUNCTUATE THIS SENTENCE?

Oh my said George I’m craving some

pepperoni pizza

“Oh my!” said George. “I’m craving some

pepperoni pizza!”

HOW WOULD YOU PUNCTUATE THIS SENTENCE?

Well sighed Marilyn that’s too bad because

I’m in the mood for seafood.

“Well,” sighed Marilyn, “that’s too bad because I’m in the mood for seafood”.

HOW WOULD YOU PUNCTUATE THIS SENTENCE?

Well, nobody is willing to agree on a restaurant said Mike Let’s just go to a

buffet.

“Well, nobody is willing to agree on a restaurant,” said Mike. “Let’s just go to a

buffet!”

Wow! I cannot believe we only waited 5

minutes for this ride!

Interjection

You should exercise at least 20 minutes every

day.

Verb phrase

I usually spend about 30 minutes on the

treadmill and finish with weight lifting.

Coordinating Conjunction

The capital of Pennsylvania is

Harrisburg.

Preposition

The new mother gently cradled her infant in her

arms.

Adverb

Where does the semicolon or colon belong?

The game begins at 7:05 the players take the field

The game begins at 7:05; the players take the field

Where does the semicolon or colon belong?

Bring the follow items with you to class your binder, paper, and a pencil

Bring the follow items with you to class: your binder, paper, and a pencil

Where does the semicolon or colon belong?

I always root for the Phillies however, they aren’t playing very well so far this year.

Where does the semicolon or colon belong?

I always root for the Phillies; however, they aren’t playing very well so far this year.

Where does the semicolon or colon belong?

To whom it may concern

Where does the semicolon or colon belong?

To whom it may concern:

Where does the semicolon or colon belong?

I try to work out on a regular basis I run on the treadmill and use the weight room.

Where does the semicolon or colon belong?

I try to work out on a regular basis; I run on the treadmill and use the weight room.

The baby bird fluttered it’s / its wings for the

first time.

its – personal pronoun without the apostrophe

Mr. Sampson collected they’re / there / their

essays at the end of the period.

their

It is time to accept / except your

responsibilities as you transition into

adulthood.

accept

Please hand in your / you’re test papers when

you are finished.

your

Buffet style parties are great because everyone can get their / his or her

own plate of food.

his or her

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