Use of Punctuation Marks in Sentences

Use of Punctuation Marks in Sentences

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Activity 23.2

1. RO Chen loves to draw Virginia prefers to paint.

Period: Chen loves to draw. Virginia prefers to paint.

Coordinating conjunction: Chen loves to draw, but Virginia prefers to paint.

Semicolon: Chen loves to draw; Virginia prefers to paint.

Subordination: Chen loves to draw, however Virginia prefers to paint.

2. CS A finish carpenter is a master artisan, he or she can bring wood to life.

Period: A finish carpenter is a master artisan. He or she can bring wood to life.

Coordinating conjunction: A finish carpenter is a master artisan, for he or she can bring wood to life.

Semicolon: A finish carpenter is a master artisan; he or she can bring wood to life.

Subordination: Because a finish carpenter is a master artisan, they bring wood to life.

3. CS Bees are an essential part of agriculture, they pollinate thousands of species of fruits and vegetables.

Period: Bees are an essential part of agriculture. They pollinate thousands of species of fruits and vegetables.

Coordinating conjunction: Bees are an essential part of agriculture, for they pollinate thousands of species of fruits and vegetables.

Semicolon: Bees are an essential part of agriculture; they pollinate thousands of species of fruits and vegetables.

Subordination: Because bees pollinate thousands of species, they are a essential part of agriculture.

4. RO Halley’s comet returns to earth every 76 years few people see it twice in a lifetime.

Period: Hally’s comet returns to earth every 76 years. Few people see it twice in a lifetime.

Coordinating conjunction: Halley’s comet returns to earth every 76 years, so few people see it twice in a lifetime.

Semicolon: Halley’s comet returns to earth every 76 years; therefore, few people see it twice in a lifetime.

Subordination: Halley’s comet, returning every 76 years, few see it twice...

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