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Advanced Punctuation Workshop
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Advanced Punctuation Workshop
Choose the punctuation that best completes each sentence. Then correct the paragraph and practise writing your own examples.
Punctuation choices
Select the mark that makes each sentence correct.
1.For the science project, Maia packed three things___ a notebook, a ruler and coloured pencils.
- Colon (:)
- Semicolon (;)
- Ellipsis (…)
2.The bus was running late___ we walked the last few blocks.
- Colon (:)
- Semicolon (;)
- Ellipsis (…)
3.“I thought I heard something in the shed, but maybe it was just___”
- Colon (:)
- Semicolon (;)
- Ellipsis (…)
4.The class travelled to Rotorua, New Zealand___ Hobart, Australia___ and Suva, Fiji.
- A colon, then a colon
- A semicolon, then a semicolon
- An ellipsis, then an ellipsis
Edit the paragraph
Rewrite the paragraph with punctuation corrected. Keep the original meaning.
5.Correct the punctuation in this paragraph: “On Saturday I hope to do three things; bake muffins: cycle to the library: and finish my book. The forecast looks uncertain, I might need a plan B...”
Write your own examples
Use each punctuation mark for its stated purpose.
6.Write one complete sentence in which a colon introduces a list.
7.Write one sentence that uses a semicolon to join two closely related complete thoughts.
8.Write one sentence using an ellipsis to show hesitation or an unfinished thought.
9.Write a short paragraph of three or four sentences about a hobby. Use a colon to introduce a list, a semicolon to join two related complete thoughts, and an ellipsis to show hesitation or an unfinished thought.
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