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Welcome to class!
In today’s class, we shall be discussing Uses of Full Stop and Comma. These punctuation marks are like the traffic signs of writing, guiding readers through sentences and helping us express ideas clearly. Get ready to become a punctuation master!
Uses of Full Stop And Comma
Imagine we’re traffic controllers, ensuring a smooth flow of ideas in our writing! 🚦✍️ Today, we’ll dive into the specific uses of full stops and commas, two of the most essential punctuation marks. They help us create structure and clarity in our sentences.
The Mighty Full Stop:
A full stop (period) is like a complete stop at an intersection. It’s used at the end of sentences that make statements, express facts, or give information. It shows that one complete thought has ended before moving on to the next.
Examples: The sun is shining brightly. Birds are singing in the trees.
The Trusty Comma:
A comma is like a gentle pause, indicating a brief pause in the flow of words. Let’s explore its uses:
For Listing Items: Commas are used to separate items in a list.
Example: I bought apples, bananas, and oranges from the market.
Separating Ideas or Clauses: Commas are used to separate ideas or clauses within a sentence.
Example: She loves reading, and she spends hours in the library.
Practice Time:
Here’s a sentence for you to work on:
“I enjoy painting singing dancing and playing.”
Add the necessary punctuation to make the sentence clear and organized. Can you give that a try? Good. You are becoming better at this!
Evaluation:
Why do you think commas are important when listing items or separating ideas? How does proper punctuation help readers understand your writing better?
Assignment
Over the weekend, find a short paragraph in a book or article. Identify where full stops and commas are used, and consider how they contribute to the writing’s clarity.
We have come to the end of today’s class. I hope you enjoyed the class!
In the next class we shall be discussing Vocabulary acquisition | Substitution of words in poems
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