End marks Capital letters Sentences Linking words together

End marks

Capital letters

Sentences Linking words together to express complete thoughts creates sentences. When we record a sentence, we need to always have a capital letter at the beginning and use a punctuation mark at the end, like a full stop (. ), a question mark (? ) or an exclamation mark (!).

Capital letters and end marks Is this passage easy to read? What will make it easier to read and understand? exotic pets are becoming more common my friend Amy has a pig have you ever met someone who has a pet pig more surprisingly my uncle has a skunk as a pet

Capital letters and end marks Exotic pets are becoming more common, my friend. Amy has a pig. Exotic pets are becoming more common. My friend Amy has a pig. Which version is correct? Discuss as a group. This is a good time to show leadership by listening to the group’s ideas and agreeing an answer.

Capital letters and end marks Both are correct. As you can see, punctuation can change the meaning of a sentence. Therefore, it is very important to accurately use capital letters and end marks so your writing reflects your intended meaning. In addition, punctuation makes our writing easier to read and understand.

Sentence types There are four basic types of sentences in English. Statement (tells us something) It was sunny yesterday. Question (asks a question) When are we leaving? Exclamation (says something with strong emotion) What lovely, large eyes you have! Command (tells us to do something) Chop the carrots into cubes.

Which end mark to use? 1. All statement sentences end with a full stop. Sometimes, a command sentence will end in a full stop if the command is not said loudly or abruptly. 2. All sentences that ask a question end with a question mark. 3. An exclamation mark is used to end a sentence that shows a strong emotion, like anger or surprise. An exclamation mark is also often used in speech to show that someone is shouting. All exclamation sentences will end in an exclamation mark.

Which end mark to use? Which punctuation mark would you choose to end these sentences? Why? 1. How long was the reign of Queen Victoria 2. Stir in all the dry ingredients 3. What a fast hovercraft we are travelling on 4. Just before the storm, the clouds darkened ominously

Which end mark to use? 1. How long was the reign of Queen Victoria? 1. This sentence is asking a question so it needs a question mark. 2. Stir in all the dry ingredients. 2. This sentence is a command. It does not convey a strong emotion so it needs a full stop.

Which end mark to use? 3. What a fast hovercraft we are travelling on! 3. This is an exclamation sentence, so it needs an exclamation mark. 4. Just before the storm, the clouds darkened ominously. 4. This sentence tells us something (statement) so it needs a full stop.

Practise Which punctuation mark would you choose to end these sentences? 1. Get out of the way immediately 2. Occasionally, I find swimming lessons an unpleasant experience 3. How kind it was of her to do that 4. Where can I find the potatoes

How did you do? 1. Get out of the way, immediately! 2. Occasionally, I find swimming lessons an unpleasant experience. 3. How kind it was of her to do that! 4. Where can I find the potatoes?

Capital letters are used at the beginning of every sentence and for proper nouns. How many capital letters are missing in this passage? the only way a plant can really take on the water it needs to live is through its roots. it is then transported up the stem and into the rest of the plant. this can be seen by putting a white flower, such as a carnation, into a vase of inky water. over a day or two, you will notice the petals of the flower turning the same colour as the ink.

Capital letters Did you use the full stops to help find the missing capital letters? The word after a full stop is always the start of the next sentence and so should have a capital letter. The only way a plant can really take on the water it needs to live is through its roots. It is then transported up the stem and into the rest of the plant. This can be seen by putting a white flower, such as a carnation, into a vase of inky water. Over a day or two, you will notice the petals of the flower turning the same colour as the ink.

Capital letters The first spoken word in each new piece of speech must always begin with a capital letter. Ira whispered, “What do you think it is? ” “Why don’t you believe me? ” she asked her coach crossly. The old stranger replied, “You need to believe in natural medicine. ”

Practise Can you find all the missing capital letters and end punctuation marks in the sentences below? mahdi squealed delightfully, “raspberries are my favourite” the village shop closed early to celebrate the cricket team’s victory what an exceptional young man you are when are we going on holiday

How did you do? Mahdi squealed delightfully, “Raspberries are my favourite. ” The village shop closed early to celebrate the cricket team’s victory. What an exceptional young man you are! When are we going on holiday?

Practise Can you find all the missing capital letters and end marks in the passage below? ‘DO NOT OPEN’ she wondered if she should follow the instructions but she was too tempted quickly, she lifted the grey lid and peered inside she gasped “what’s inside? ” asked Jack, his blue eyes sparkling when he looked, he was amazed lying in a dusty heap was a ruby-red, velvet cloak it was edged with diamonds gently, they lifted it out to get a better look on the back, a golden dragon glistened in the sunshine who had it belonged to why was it there

How did you do? ‘DO NOT OPEN’ She wondered if she should follow the instructions but she was too tempted. Quickly, she lifted the grey lid and peered inside. She gasped. “What’s inside? ” asked Jack, his blue eyes sparkling. When he looked, he was amazed. Lying in a dusty heap was a ruby-red, velvet cloak. It was edged with diamonds. Gently, they lifted it out to get a better look. On the back, a golden dragon glistened in the sunshine. Who had it belonged to? Why was it there?

Review • Always start a sentence with a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop, a question mark or an exclamation mark at the end. • The sentence type helps to determine which end mark to use. • Remember, the first spoken word in each new piece of speech must always begin with a capital letter.