The comma , is used to...?
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end a sentence.
separate items on a list
separate out a clause in a sentence or add extra information
'Jenny, who had always hated school, was surprised to pass all her exams.
This is an example of the correct way to use the comma to separate out information in a sentence.
The semi-colon (;) is used to:
End a sentence
Start a list
To separate items on a long list
Join two sentences with related ideas (instead of a connecting word)
The colon : is used to?
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show that a list of names/items is coming.
Finish a sentence.
Explain the first part of a sentence/statement.
Which is the correct sentence?
There is only one possible winner in the Premier League this year: Chelsea. There is only one possible winner in the Premier League this year; Chelsea.
Colon
Semi-colon
The apostrophe ' is used to.....?
Show possession
Show when a letter has been missed out
make an item plural (more than one)
Does this sentence show possession or a missing letter?
Jim's guitar is missing.
Possession
Missing letter
The exclamation mark ! is used to...?
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Show emotions such as surprise, anger etc.
Turn sentences into imperatives (orders).
Ask a question
You should use exclamation marks ! in formal texts
Speech marks " " are used to...
Show when someone is speaking - dialogue
show a quotation from a text
Show that something is really important