1. Uses Mechanics of Writing with Understanding
Unit Four – Punctuation marks Grade 11- English
Grade 11 English
Unit Four
Competency : 2
Uses Mechanics of Writing with Understanding
Activity 13 & 14

2. Identify the correct use of punctuation marks.
Unit Four – Punctuation marks Grade 11- English
Objectives
Identify the correct use of punctuation marks.
Accept the importance of the use of punctuation marks.
Use the punctuation marks appropriately in writing.
Get the ability to use punctuation marks in day today conversation.

3. 8 Comma Rules Directions
Unit Four – Punctuation marks Grade 11- English
8 Comma Rules Directions

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Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more. Remember that an “item” may refer to a noun, verb, or adjective phrase.

5. I need to buy eggs milk lettuce and bread.
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Example:
I need to buy eggs milk lettuce and bread.

6. I need to buy eggs, milk, lettuce, and bread.
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I need to buy eggs, milk, lettuce, and bread.

7. Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.
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Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.
2. My favorite colors are blue red and pink.
3. I like to go hiking fishing swimming and camping during summer.

8. Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.
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Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.
2. My favorite colors are blue, red, and pink.
3. I like to go hiking fishing, swimming, and camping during summer.

9. 4. I have to clean my room walk the dog and take out the trash.
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4. I have to clean my room walk the dog and take out the trash.
5. The tree is very big tall old and green.
6. I need to visit my mother wash my car and buy six stamps.

10. 4. I have to clean my room, walk the dog, and take out the trash.
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4. I have to clean my room, walk the dog, and take out the trash.
5. The tree is very big, tall old, and green.
6. I need to visit my mother, wash my car, and buy six stamps.

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2) Use a comma to separate independent clauses (complete thoughts) when they are joined by the following conjunctions.

12. I want to buy the new jacket but it is too expensive.
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I want to buy the new jacket but it is too expensive.
I want to buy the new jacket, but it is too expensive.

13. 2. They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.
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1. We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie theater.
2. They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.
3. We will go to the restaurant now as we are very hungry.

14. 2. They like chocolate, but they like vanilla better.
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1. We can go to the zoo, or we can go to the movie theater.
2. They like chocolate, but they like vanilla better.
3. We will go to the restaurant now, as we are very hungry.

15. 4. I do not like biology nor do I like chemistry.
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4. I do not like biology nor do I like chemistry.
5. James wants to leave now yet we must wait for his little brother.
6. Terry is working on a project and he should be finished with it next week.

16. 4. I do not like biology, nor do I like chemistry.
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4. I do not like biology, nor do I like chemistry.
5. James wants to leave now, yet we must wait for his little brother.
6. Terry is working on a project, and he should be finished with it next week.

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3) Use a comma to separate a dependent clause (incomplete thought) from an independent clause (complete thought).

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Ques.1
Sentences with dependent and independent clauses: (Dependent), (Independent)

19. When I get older, I will be able to drive. (Dependent), (Independent).
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When I get older, I will be able to drive. (Dependent), (Independent).
2) If you are good, I will buy you a toy. Example: Without water the plant will die. Without water, the plant will die.
In five minutes the building will be closed.
2. When I get home I am going to brush my teeth.
3. Until I reach my goal I will not stop working.

20. When I get older, I will be able to drive. (Dependent), (Independent).
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When I get older, I will be able to drive. (Dependent), (Independent).
2) If you are good, I will buy you a toy. Example: Without water the plant will die. Without water, the plant will die.
In five minutes, the building will be closed.
2. When I get home, I am going to brush my teeth.
3. Until I reach my goal, I will not stop working.

21. 4. If I get a new job I will be very happy.
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4. If I get a new job I will be very happy.
5. To become an astronaut it takes much hard work and determination.
6. Because she is only twelve she is not old enough to drive.

22. 4. If I get a new job, I will be very happy.
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4. If I get a new job, I will be very happy.
5. To become an astronaut, it takes much hard work and determination.
6. Because she is only twelve, she is not old enough to drive.

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4) Use a comma(s) to separate any word or phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to the sentence's meaning.

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Example: My mother on the other hand does not like chocolate. My mother, on the other hand, does not like chocolate.

25. My brother a 26 year old male is watching TV.
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My brother a 26 year old male is watching TV.
2) Amy Rivers my best friend is going to the mall today.
3) I am ready for my dad a hard working man to come home.

26. My brother, a 26 year old male, is watching TV.
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My brother, a 26 year old male, is watching TV.
2) Amy Rivers, my best friend, is going to the mall today.
3) I am ready for my dad, a hard working man, to come home.

27. 5) Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence.
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5) Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of a sentence.
Example: “We need to buy more sugar” she said “before it runs out!” “We need to buy more sugar,” she said, “before it runs out!”

28. “I am tired” he muttered. 2. He said “We need to lower taxes!”
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“I am tired” he muttered.
2. He said “We need to lower taxes!”
3. “If I don’t wake up in time” he whispered “I will be in trouble.”

29. “I am tired,” he muttered. 2. He said, “We need to lower taxes!”
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“I am tired,” he muttered.
2. He said, “We need to lower taxes!”
3. “If I don’t wake up in time,” he whispered, “I will be in trouble.”

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6) Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of a sentence. Example: Hi how are you? Hi, how are you?

31. Yes I would like more water please.
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Yes I would like more water please.
2. Sorry we do not have enough room.
3. Well I hope the problem will be fixed soon.

32. Yes ,I would like more water please.
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Yes ,I would like more water please.
2. Sorry, we do not have enough room.
3. Well, I hope the problem will be fixed soon.

33. We are moving Bangkok Thailand.
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7) Use a comma to separate the name of a city from a country or state. Example: I live in Chapel Hill North Carolina. I live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
We are moving Bangkok Thailand.
2. I visited Florence Italy last summer.

34. We are moving to Bangkok, Thailand.
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7) Use a comma to separate the name of a city from a country or state. Example: I live in Chapel Hill North Carolina. I live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
We are moving to Bangkok, Thailand.
2. I visited Florence, Italy last summer.

35. 1. Tomorrow will be Sunday December.
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8) Use a comma to separate the day of the week, the day of the month, and the year. Example: Today is Thursday April Today is Thursday, April 18, 2017.
1. Tomorrow will be Sunday December.
2. She was born on February June

36. 1. Tomorrow will be Sunday, December.
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8) Use a comma to separate the day of the week, the day of the month, and the year. Example: Today is Thursday April Today is Thursday, April 18, 2017.
1. Tomorrow will be Sunday, December.
2. She was born on February, June 12, 2013.

37. Write out the sentences adding capital letters, commas, full stops and
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Write out the sentences
adding capital letters,
commas, full stops and
question marks:
it is my birthday in june
i would like a book by charles dickens
2. do you know what time
it is i have to go soon

38. Write out the sentences adding capital letters,
Unit Four – Punctuation marks Grade 11- English
Write out the sentences adding capital letters,
commas, full stops and question marks:
it is my birthday in june
i would like a book by charles dickens
2. do you know what time it is i have to go soon
It is my birthday in June. I would like a book by Charles Dickens.
2.Do you know what time it is? I have to go soon.

39. 3. does your train leave before eight o'clock
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3. does your train leave before eight o'clock
4. i like dogs cats horses and elephants
5. how do i get to the library in washington

40. 3. does your train leave before eight o'clock
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3. does your train leave before eight o'clock
4. i like dogs cats horses and elephants
5. how do i get to the library in washington
3.Does your train leave before eight o'clock?
4. I like dogs, cats, horses and elephants.
5.How do I get to the library in Washington?

41. he told me the dog was a dalmation
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Write out the sentences adding capital letters, commas, full stops and question marks:
he told me the dog was a dalmation
2. my uncle drives a silver bmw

42. he told me the dog was a dalmation
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Write out the sentences adding capital letters, commas, full stops and question marks:
he told me the dog was a dalmation
2. my uncle drives a silver bmw

43. 1.He told me the dog was a dalmation.
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Punctuation
1.He told me the dog was a dalmation.
2. My uncle drives a silver BMW.

44. 3. i like to cook i like to make cake bread and pie
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3. i like to cook i like to make cake bread and pie
4. in london i saw jack john and fred

45. 3.I like to cook. I like to make cake, bread and pie.
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Punctuation
3.I like to cook. I like to make cake, bread and pie.
4.In London I saw Jack, John and Fred.

46. 1.my sister is called susan she was born in may
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Activity 3
Write out the sentences adding capital letters, commas, full stops and question marks:
1.my sister is called susan she was born in may

47. 2. friday is my favourite day of the week
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2. friday is my favourite day of the week
3. when is fred going to play baseball

48. 1.My sister is called Susan. She was born in May.
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Punctuation
1.My sister is called Susan. She was born in May.
2.Friday is my favourite day of the week.
3.When is Fred going to play baseball?

49. Underline the letters that should be capitals: Ques.2
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Underline the letters that should be capitals:
Ques.2
in a little house in spain lives a girl called amanda. she has two sisters, lisa and sally, and one brother called fred.
amanda lives in barcelona in spain, which is in europe. she has a pen pal called brian who lives in england. she likes to write to brian so she can practice her english.

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In a little house in Spain lives a girl called Amanda. She has two sisters, Lisa and Sally, and one brother called Fred.
Amanda lives in Barcelona in Spain, which is in Europe. She has a pen pal called Brian who lives in England. She likes to write to Brian so she can practice her English. 

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brian does not know very much spanish, but he is learning a few words. amanda would like to go visit brian in london when she is older. most of all she would like to visit new york.

52. Brian does not know very much Spanish, but he is learning a few words.
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Brian does not know very much Spanish, but he is learning a few words. 
Amanda would like to go visit Brian in London when she is older. 
Most of all she would like to visit New York.

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amanda has a small dog called pete. he is a dachshund. when she takes pete to the park she likes to throw him a ball. there is a famous park in barcelona called park guell.

54. There is a famous park in Barcelona called Park Guell.
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Amanda has a small dog called Pete. He is a dachshund. When she takes Pete to the park she likes to throw him a ball.
There is a famous park in Barcelona called Park Guell. 

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there is a famous park in barcelona called park guell. the park has houses that look like they come from the hansel and gretel story. amanda and pete like it very much.

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There is a famous park in Barcelona called Park Guell. The park has houses that look like they come from the Hansel and Gretel story. Amanda and Pete like it very much.

57. Punctuation marks exercise.
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Punctuation marks exercise.
This exercise will test your understanding of all kinds of different punctuation marks, particularly commas, colons, semi-colons and apostrophes.

58. c)Spain is a beautiful country, the beaches are warm,
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a)Spain is a beautiful country; the beache's are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.
b)Spain is a beautiful country: the beaches are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.
c)Spain is a beautiful country, the beaches are warm,
sandy and spotlessly clean.
d)Spain is a beautiful country; the beaches are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.

59. c)Spain is a beautiful country, the beaches are warm,
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1.Ques.3
a)Spain is a beautiful country; the beache's are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.
b)Spain is a beautiful country: the beaches are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.
c)Spain is a beautiful country, the beaches are warm,
sandy and spotlessly clean.
d)Spain is a beautiful country; the beaches are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.

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2)a)The children's books were all left in the following places: Mrs Smith's room, Mr Powell's office and the caretaker's cupboard.
b)The children's books were all left in the following places; Mrs Smith's room, Mr Powell's office and the caretaker's cupboard.
c)The childrens books were all left in the following places: Mrs Smiths room, Mr Powells office and the caretakers cupboard.
d)The children's books were all left in the following places, Mrs Smith's room, Mr Powell's office and the caretaker's cupboard.

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2)a)The children's books were all left in the following places: Mrs Smith's room, Mr Powell's office and the caretaker's cupboard.
b)The children's books were all left in the following places; Mrs Smith's room, Mr Powell's office and the caretaker's cupboard.
c)The childrens books were all left in the following places: Mrs Smiths room, Mr Powells office and the caretakers cupboard.
d)The children's books were all left in the following places, Mrs Smith's room, Mr Powell's office and the caretaker's cupboard.

62. She always enjoyed sweets,chocolate,marshmallows and toffee apples.
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3)a)
She always enjoyed sweets,chocolate,marshmallows and toffee apples. b)
She always enjoyed: sweets, chocolate, marshmallows and toffee apples. c)
She always enjoyed sweets chocolate marshmallows and toffee apples. d)
She always enjoyed sweet's, chocolate, marshmallow's and toffee apple's.

63. She always enjoyed sweets,chocolate,marshmallows and toffee apples.
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3)a)
She always enjoyed sweets,chocolate,marshmallows and toffee apples. b)
She always enjoyed: sweets, chocolate, marshmallows and toffee apples. c)
She always enjoyed sweets chocolate marshmallows and toffee apples. d)
She always enjoyed sweet's, chocolate, marshmallow's and toffee apple's.

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Sarah's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old derelict warehouse. b)
Sarah's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old, derelict warehouse. c)
Sarahs uncles car was found without its wheels in that old, derelict warehouse. d)
Sarah's uncle's car was found without it's wheels in that old, derelict warehouse.

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Sarah's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old derelict warehouse. b)
Sarah's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old, derelict warehouse. c)
Sarahs uncles car was found without its wheels in that old, derelict warehouse. d)
Sarah's uncle's car was found without it's wheels in that old, derelict warehouse.

66. I can't see Tim's car, there must have been an accident.
Unit Four – Punctuation marks Grade 11- English 5) a)
I can't see Tim's car, there must have been an accident. b)
I cant see Tim's car; there must have been an accident. c)
I can't see Tim's car there must have been an accident. d)
I can't see Tim's car; there must have been an accident.

67. I can't see Tim's car, there must have been an accident.
Unit Four – Punctuation marks Grade 11- English 5) a)
I can't see Tim's car, there must have been an accident. b)
I cant see Tim's car; there must have been an accident. c)
I can't see Tim's car there must have been an accident. d)
I can't see Tim's car; there must have been an accident.

68. Identify the correct use of punctuation marks.
Unit Four – Punctuation marks Grade 11- English
Objectives
Identify the correct use of punctuation marks.
Accept the importance of the use of punctuation marks.
Use the punctuation marks appropriately in writing.
Get the ability to use punctuation marks in day today conversation.

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