1. Level 6 TODAY’S FOCUS: Commas and Semicolons.
Kung Fu Punctuation
Level 6
TODAY’S FOCUS: Commas and Semicolons.

2. WARM-UPS
Kung Fu punches
Side lunges and slices

3. , ; THE MOVES APOSTROPHE: High-slice – ‘HA Shi and shi’. Comma
Semicolon

4. SEMICOLONS
Use a semi-colon to link two separate sentences that are closely related The children came home today; they had been away for a week. in a list that already contains lots of commas In my pencil case, I have: a pencil; a pen; a ruler; a rubber and a pencil sharpener.

5. I am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this.
COMMAS
Use commas to add hidden, extra information.
I am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this.
Or to separate two clauses, when what follows is not a full sentence.
I have painted the entire house, but he is still working on sanding the doors.

6. Have a go at these … I am hot I am wearing a sweater and a jacket.
The tree is very tall old and green.
The president was very popular he easily won the election.
I cannot buy a new car I do not have much money.
They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.
We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie theatre.

7. Try these …
Exercising helps to keep you healthy and fit proper nutrition is also important.
I do not like biology nor do I like chemistry.
I like going fishing I don’t like putting worms on hooks!
My dog likes to play with cats my dog likes most animals.
We will go to the restaurant now for we are very hungry.

8. Can you do these?
James wants to leave now but we must wait for his little brother.
Eating healthily helps you lose weight staying fit keeps you healthy.
I got an A on my English assignment I really studied hard.
I had to use my brother’s golf clubs I forgot my clubs at home.
Terry is working on a project and he should be finished with it next week.

9. Ohhhh, can you do these?
Neither of us can speak French we had to get a translator.
Your suggestion is excellent and I may regret not trying it but I’m going to try something else first.
The weather forecaster was right it rained all day.
If you are unable to make the meeting please let me know as soon as possible.

10. Last ones …
Jim doesn’t like to go to the dentist but he knows it’s important to go regularly.
I live in the city I’m not a rural person.
In the next lesson we’ll learn all about the solar system.
My sister gave me all of her books fiction and non-fiction.
Neither of us can speak French we had to get a translator.

11. To Finish …
Feet together.
Hands together like you’re praying.
Bow.