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Speech punctuation, parenthesis and apostrophes

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In this unit, pupils review punctuation rules for speech first and second sentences as well as for apostrophes for contraction, singular and plural possession. They learn to punctuate speech interrupted sentences and how to punctuate parenthesis with brackets and dashes for stylistic effect.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Speech punctuation, parenthesis and apostrophes

In this unit, pupils review punctuation rules for speech first and second sentences as well as for apostrophes for contraction, singular and plural possession. They learn to punctuate speech interrupted sentences and how to punctuate parenthesis with brackets and dashes for stylistic effect.

4 lessons
  1. Speech interrupted: inverted commas and punctuation rules
  2. Parenthesis: dashes
  3. Parenthesis: brackets
  4. Using apostrophes for contraction, singular possession and plural possession