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Punctuation Rap
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Punctuation Rap is a game we play. It's fun to do, and we can learn that way.
Take the period, the period; he's not had to understand. You'll find him at the end of a statement or command. He makes abbreviations, shortens words that are long. Don't forget the period; he's small, but strong.
Question mark, question mark, what did you say? He follows a question; that's the only way.
Wow! Awesome! Rad! Hurray! The exclamation point is next; he's got something to say. He follows something loud; he's excited to play. Don't use him too much; he won't be special that way.
The comma is next; he is used a lot. He can separate a list of some groceries you bought. You'll find him in the middle of the year and the date, Between two adjectives, or a city and state.
You can join two sentences with a "but" or an "and." Just remember the comma; he will give you a hand. There is one more place that our comma has been. He's after a clause--that tells you when.
The dash--the dash--he's here, then he's gone. If you need to make a pause, you can bring him along.
Quotation marks are nosey. They have no reservations About hanging around in any conversation. You must put quotes around a thing that is said. And also a poem or a story you've read.
The colon (:) likes to show a list that will come. His brother, the "semi" (;), will not be outdone. The semicolon joins two sentences with no "and"; If you've too many commas, he can take a stand.
So remember this rap; it will make you smart. Punctuation is easy; you can learn it by heart! |