Punctuation is a mark that makes a meaning of a sentence clear. The most common punctuation mark is the period. A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence. It is used to make a statement.
A period is used at the end of a sentence. It is used to make a statement.
Sometimes a single word can be a complete sentence.
A period is used in abbreviated words or shortened words. Many words can be abbreviated. These are a few common examples.
Periods used in numbers are called decimal points. Decimal points separate a whole number and a fraction of a whole number. It is used when referring to temperature and money.
The book is $10.99. ($10.99 = ten dollars and ninety-nine cents)
Normal body temperature is 98.6 Fahrenheit. (98.6 = ninety-eight point six)
Directions: Add the period in the correct places.
1) My name is Joe My dad is Mr Taylor
2) I had a fun time today I will call you on Monday
3) Sally is sick She has a fever Her fever is 100 7.
4) My teacher is going on maternity leave Mrs Jones will be out of school from Oct 1.
5) I want to buy a bike The bike costs $74 99.
Directions: Select the correct sentence.
1) a. I am hungry I am going to order pizza.
b. I am hungry. I am going to order pizza.
2) a. Jun. through Aug. are the hottest months.
b. Jun. through. Aug. are the hottest months
3) a. I will be in the office on Mon. and Tues. and taking the rest of the week off.
b. I will be in the office on Mon and Tues and taking the rest of the week off
4) a. I told her the dress costs $55.49. She said it was too expensive. She thought I meant $5,549.
b. I told her the dress costs $5549 She said it was too expensive She thought I meant $5549.
5) a. I have a lot of things to do today I have to go to the bank and the store My daughter has a piano recital this evening and I am in charge of bringing refreshments to the recital
b. I have a lot of things to do today. I have to go to the bank and the store. My daughter has a piano recital this evening and I am in charge of bringing refreshments to the recital.
Quiz 1 Answers
1) My name is Joe. My dad is Mr. Taylor.
2) I had a fun time today. I will call you on Monday.
3) Sally is sick. She has a fever. Her fever is 100.7.
4) My teacher is going on maternity leave. Mrs. Jones will be out of school from Oct. 1.
5) I want to buy a bike. The bike costs $74.99.
Quiz 2 Answers
1) B
2) A
3) A
4) A
5) B
