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This guide provides an insightful understanding of essential punctuation marks including periods, commas, semicolons, and colons. Learn how each mark functions to separate or connect ideas in your writing. Discover their unique roles: periods signal the end of thoughts, commas bridge smaller ideas, semicolons connect major thoughts, and colons introduce lists or explanations. Each punctuation mark serves a distinct purpose, helping to convey clarity and cohesion in writing. Elevate your writing skills by mastering these fundamental punctuation tools!
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Meet Period • What it does: Separates ideas • What it “says”: “We are done with this thought. Let’s move on.” • What it cannot do: Connect ideas • It’s kind of like a: Wall that divides two properties
Meet Comma • What it does: Joins a smaller idea to the main idea • What it “says”: “And one more thing that connects here . . .” • What it cannot do: Connect two big ideas (ICs) • It’s kind of like a: Hook connecting a train car to the engine
Meet Semicolon • What it does: Connects two main ideas (ICs) • What it “says”: “But wait, there’s more!” • What it cannot do: End a sentence Connect a smaller idea like a DC • It’s kind of like a: A revolving door connecting two rooms A millionaire matchmaker connecting two people with similar interests and money
Meet Colon • What it does: Follows a main idea with a list • What it “says”: “Here’s an/some example(s).” • What it cannot do: Connect two ICs • It’s kind of like a: A web in your notes because it connects many examples
Listen up: • You should know this fact: a colon can be used to introduce and emphasize important ideas EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO LIST • Here is one more reminder: there is not always a list after a colon. • Something else besides a list can come after a colon: one really important statement.
Try this: • Holicong “sevvies” must remember one thing: stay out of the 9th graders’ way. • Teachers repeat the same refrain all year: “Do you have your homework?” • Sometimes there is only one right way to act: “Be a good person.” • There he was, standing right in front of me: Peterson, Chase Peterson.
Try this: • Holicong “sevvies” must remember one thing: • Teachers repeat the same refrain all year: • Sometimes there is only one right way to act: • There he was, standing right in front of me:
