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Punctuation Tool - Task 2:
Speech Marks, Commas and Apostrophes
The speech marks and commas are missing from the interview below.
a) Rewrite the interview, putting in the missing punctuation.
What animals did you see in Canada? I asked Pam.
She replied I saw chipmunks, racoons and even a huge grizzly
bear. I thought grizzly bears were dangerous I said.
Not usually, but they will attack people if they think their
cubs are in danger Pam answered.
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b) EIGHT apostrophes showing contractions (words with letters missing) are missing
from the e mail below. Use a coloured pen or pencil to add the apostrophes.
Hi Pete,
Ive just read the article about Pams holiday. I havent been to
Canada, but Id love to go to there. Its an amazing place isnt it?
Wouldnt it be exciting to see a bear in the wild? Pam shouldve
taken a photo!
Regards, Chris Finch
c) Apostrophes showing ownership are missing from the sentences below. Use a
coloured pen or pencil to add the FOUR missing apostrophes to these sentences:
I have one dog. My dogs collar is blue.
I have three hamsters. The hamsters cage is in my study.
Petes Pets has a childrens book section.
Tick the box in your record chart when you have successfully completed Punctuation Tool Task 2.
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