Punctuation Flashcards
learn about punctuation.
1
Q
what does a semicolon do? ;
A
links two ideas together. use instead of a conjunction for impact.
2
Q
what does ellipsis do? …
A
suggests something - an idea, description or speech - is unfinished. sentences that trail off.
3
Q
what is a dash used as? -
A
a more dramatic way of linking ideas or events together.
4
Q
what is an exclamation mark put after? !
A
a dramatic or urgent sentence.
5
Q
what does a question mark go after? ?
A
a question.
6
Q
what is the function of an apostrophe? ‘
A
denoting possession or omission.
7
Q
where do capital letters go? A
A
the start of a sentence, name of a person or place or when using the personal pronoun “I”.
8
Q
where do quotation marks go? “”
A
around speech or a quote.
