What is the correct description of how to use a comma?
Commas are a signal to the reader to pause slightly and can help to make the individual parts of a sentence clearer
Commas are used instead of full stops and to break up sentences
Commas are used to encourage longer sentence structure within your work
What action can you take to avoid comma splicing?
Use a connective or a full stop to make sure the sentence makes sense
Use a full stop instead of a comma
Try not to use commas
What must both sentences either side of a semi colon do in order to use it correctly?
The two sentences need to include ambitious vocabulary
The two sentences must include connectives
The two sentences must make sense on their own
What two ways are apostrophes used?
Possession and speech
Possession and omission
Possession and pauses
Which of the following sentences is structured correctly?
The Brown family (Alfie the dog included) moved in next door yesterday.
The Brown family moved in (Alfie the dog included.)
The Brown family (moved in with the dog) next door yesterday.
Its only around the corner but the cake there is fantastic.
It's only around the corner but the cake is'nt fantastic.
It's only around the corner but the cake there is fantastic.
How can you use punctuation to create a particular effect?
Using speech and longer sentences to show plenty of description
Creating a particular effect is about your choice of language rather than punctuation
A rhetorical question, ellipsis (trailing dots) or one word sentences can all create a particular atmosphere
The treasure was; incredibly laden with gold.
The treasure was heavy; and laden with gold.
The treasure was heavy; it was laden with gold.
As she walked in, he knew why she was here.
She walked in, he knew why she was here.
She walked in and he knew she, was here.
What should you do to show the correct use of punctuation in your work?
Try to use all types of punctuation to show how confident you are when writing
Read over your work and take care over the use of commas - most of the time, a full stop or semi colon should be used instead
Use commas to create long, flowing sentences within your work