Correct errors with signs

Learning Objectives Identify sentences that end with the wrong punctuation mark. Correctly use periods, question marks, and exclamation points to end sentences. Identify and correct missing or misplaced commas in a series of items. Correctly use quotation marks to show direct speech. Identify and correct errors in using apostrophes for common contractions. Identify and correct errors in using apostrophes to show singular possession. Have you ever read a sign that was so confusing it made you giggle? 🚦 Let's become punctuation detectives and learn how to make writing make sense! In this lesson, we'll learn how to use special 'signs' called punctuation marks correctly. Using them the right way helps everyone understand exactly what you mean to say, making...

TermDefinitionExample End PunctuationThe punctuation mark used at the very end of a sentence to show it is finished.The dog barked loudly. Period (.)A small dot used to end a statement (a telling sentence) or a command (a bossy sentence).My favorite color is blue. Question Mark (?)A mark used at the end of a sentence that asks something.Did you finish your homework? Exclamation Point (!)A mark used at the end of a sentence to show strong feeling, like excitement, surprise, or anger.That's amazing! Comma (,)A mark used to separate three or more items in a list or to create a short pause in a sentence.I need to buy milk, bread, and eggs. Quotation Marks (" ")A pair of marks used to show the exact words someone is speaking."Let's go to the park," said Maria. Apo...

The End Mark Rule Every complete sentence must end with one punctuation mark: a period (.), a question mark (?), or an exclamation point (!). Use a period for a statement. Use a question mark for a question. Use an exclamation point to show strong emotion. The Comma in a Series Rule Use a comma to separate three or more words or phrases in a list. Place a comma after each item in the list except for the last one. For example: 'I saw lions, tigers, and bears.' The Dialogue Rule Place quotation marks (" ") around the exact words a person says. The punctuation that ends the spoken words (like a comma or question mark) goes inside the closing quotation mark. For example: "Where are you going?" she asked.