punctuation Flashcards
1
Q
colon 4 uses :
A
- link independent and dependent sentences together, when their really specific to each other that it makes sense to add it
- introducing a list ( i ned : list)
- a item ( i need : item)
- quote (sentence and then : …)
2
Q
colon separator 2 uses :
A
1.titles
2.time
3
Q
semicolon and three uses ;
A
- two dependent sentences that really relate and transitional words are okay inbetween.
- lists with places
- complicated lists or list within list
4
Q
Italics and underlining 2 uses
A
- emphasise like in tone
- important woks/ things (movie, album ect)
5
Q
Quotation marks in titles 3 uses “ “
A
- dialogue
- titles
- smaller works = songs, stories , chapters in books
6
Q
parenthes 3uses ()
A
uneccessary info + extra info
1. showing interruption (kinda apostitves)
2. citing
3. remarks by writer
7
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Dashes – 4 uses
A
long stick
1. interrupt structure
2. like parentheses
3. used like a colon
4 interruption in speech
8
Q
hyphens - 2 uses
A
small sticks
1. joins two words together
2. clarity
9
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ellipses … 3 uses
A
- a pause in speech
- quoted material being left out
- ect…
4 can use a period after …