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Punctuation Study Guide

The document outlines key punctuation rules for apostrophes, semicolons, colons, hyphens, dashes, and commas, providing examples for each. It emphasizes the correct usage of these punctuation marks in various contexts, such as forming possessives, connecting sentences, and introducing information. Additionally, it includes specific rules for comma usage in different sentence structures.

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Punctuation Study Guide

The document outlines key punctuation rules for apostrophes, semicolons, colons, hyphens, dashes, and commas, providing examples for each. It emphasizes the correct usage of these punctuation marks in various contexts, such as forming possessives, connecting sentences, and introducing information. Additionally, it includes specific rules for comma usage in different sentence structures.

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Apostrophe
An apostrophe is used to form
possessives and contractions.
Ex: My friend's party is next week.
Ex: We should've done our homework.
*Don’t forget-if a name already ends in an
(s) to put the apostrophe on the very end!
Ex: James’ dog is cute.

Semicolon
A semicolon is used to connect two
sentences together. It typically
indicates that the second sentence is
closely related to the first sentence.
Ex: I can’t eat seafood; I am highly allergic to it.
Ex: Anna loves to eat all kinds of food; seafood is
her favorite.
*Don’t forget-we do not use a semicolon and a
FANBOY in the same sentence.
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Colon
A colon is usually used to introduce
additional information. They also come
after greetings in business letters.

Ex: The detective had three suspects: the butler,


the chef, and the gardener.
Ex: Dear Mr. President:

Hyphen
A hyphen is used to form
compound words.
Ex: I bought a gift for my mother-in-law.
Ex: She loves to play on the merry-go-round.
Ex: The director used a close-up camera shot.
*Don’t forget--the hyphen is the smaller line
compared to the dash.

Dash
A dash can show a dramatic
interruption. Or a dash can show an
abrupt change of thought.

Ex: You are my friend--my ONLY friend--who


showed up to my performance.
Ex: This is how you copy and--can you stop
talking over me?
Comma
Rule 1: Use a comma after transitions (However, clearly) and RESPONSES (yes, no).

Example: Yes, I would like that.


Rule 2: Use two commas to set off interrupters (appositives).

Example: The grocery store, by the way, is to the left.

Rule 3: Place a comma after items in a series of three or more.

Example: I left my house and forgot my Chromebook, my charger, and my pencil case.

Rule 4: Use a comma between coordinate adjectives (adjectives of equal importance &
reversible).

Example: She was amazed by the exciting, interesting movie.

*Don’t forget--you can‘t use a comma when one of the adjectives is a color or number.

Rule 5: Place a comma after introductory clauses or phrases, or words that come before an
independent clause. (Think complex sentences!)

Example: After I left my game, I felt drained of energy.

Rule 6: Use a comma in a compound sentence followed by a FANBOY.

Example: I love playing a sport, but sometimes it gets too tiring.

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