Punctuations and Capitalization
Punctuations and Capitalization
Punctuations and Capitalization
Quarter 1, Module 1
Lesson 1, Punctuations and Capitalization
Lesson 1
Competency: EN9G-Ia-1.6/1.7: Use appropriate punctuation marks and capitalization
to convey meaning
We all know that proper punctuation plays a vital role in written communication. It
saves us from being shamed by the grammar Nazis and it even saves lives as in:
Lets eat Dad!
and
Lets eat, Dad!
So before we get jailed by eating our dads, mastering the skills in
punctuations and even in capitalization would really pay off. Now, let us learn together!
Period (.) Here are some of the instances where we use period in constructing
sentences:
1. At the end of declarative and imperative sentences:
Declarative (a statement): The book is on the desk.
Imperative (a command): Go to the grocery store and buy milk.
2. In abbreviations:
Ed Wilson, Ph.D. will be lecturing about insects.
Ms. Audrey Aimes is an award-winning photographer.
3. As elements of ellipses, which indicate omitted words:
Just before he lost consciousness, the victim whispered, Help me . . .
4. Inside quotation marks:
The determined scientist thought to himself, I must find a solution.
II.
Exclamation Mark (!). An exclamation mark usually shows strong feeling, such as
surprise, anger or joy. An exclamation mark may be used:
1. at the end of an emphatic declaration, interjection, or command.
"No!" he yelled. "Do it now!"
2. to close questions that are meant to convey extreme emotion, as in
What on earth are you doing! Stop!
3. If an exclamation mark is part of an italicized or underlined title, make sure that
the exclamation mark is also italicized or underlined:
My favorite book is Oh, the Places You'll Go!
V.
I want to transfer to UCLA or USC; therefore, I need to get good grades at LBCC.
3. Between items in a list when the list items have commas:
Three movies I have seen recently are Jaws, about a killer shark off the coast of
New England; K-19, about a Russian submarine; and Pod People, about a little
boy who makes friends with an alien.
VI.
After she had worked at the company for six years, she decided she hated her
job.
7. Before such as when it is followed by an example or a list:
Read a good book, such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
8. Around a thrown-in interrupting expression (However, I think, After all, etc):
Bill Clinton is, in my opinion, a terrible role model.
9. Around non-limiting (non-restrictive, non-essential) clauses, phrases, or information:
Strawberries, which happen to be my least favorite fruit, are expensive this year.
10. With quotations:
Sigmund Freud asked, What do women want?
11. Between elements in locations, dates, or addresses:
My father was born on December 31, 1953, in the morning. (Do not use commas
if the date is inverted17 March 204or if it does not include the day.)
12. After introductory verbals or verbal phrases:
Sleeping soundly, Linda did not wake up when the earthquake hit.
13. Before and after an element that contrasts with a previous element:
Now that I have a good job, I get paid a better salary, not minimum wage.
Phew! That was quite a lot of rules over there! Dont get
discouraged if you will not recall them at first glance. You will
get used to them. Just activate your keen eyes and youll be
fine. Now, lets check what you have learned so far.
Activity 3. Commas
Please add commas where it is needed in the following sentences. If the sentence is
correct, put a C after the sentence.
Activity 6. Capitalization
Instructions. In the sentences below, please capitalize where necessary.
1. my aunt has lived in miami, florida, since June.
2. i spoke to uncle Jim and mr flores last tuesday.
3. my doctor lives in east los angeles but works in Encino.
How did you do in our activities? If you think you have mastered the
concepts in punctuations and capitalization, you may now proceed to
module 2. If not, review the lesson from the beginning and check the
parts where you have difficulty. Good luck!
Answer key:
Activity 1
1. When is your birthday?
2. I love pizza!
3. I am in high school.
4. One example will explain what I mean.
5. My bus stops at the next corner.
6. Do you like to read?
7. I love to skateboard!
8. Do you have a library card?
9. My favorite subject is science.
10. Where are you going with your cousin?
11. I was so scared!
12. My grandmother is an archaeologist.
13. Suddenly it occurred to me to try something different.
14. The fireworks were spectacular!
15. What are the odds of winning the lottery?
16. What is your favorite season of the year?
17. Twenty percent of the people in my class wear glasses.
18. Do you know how fast a cheetah can run?
19. Mrs. Thompson screamed, Help!
20. Do you like sunrise or sunset the best?
Activity 2
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Activity 3
1. After the student worked on the paper, he took a break.
2. Rona Mae, who sat next to me in class, lent me her notes.
3. The students studied these punctuation rules, later they took the final.
4. The newspaper did not publish the story, however it appeared in Time Magazine.
5. Eric Lee, the director of the program, gave the students a welcoming speech.
6. Lupita wants to lose weight, so she walks two miles every day.
7. Terry sent the story to the instructor after he reviewed it carefully. C
8. The concert tickets were expensive, so we went to the movies instead.
9. The woman who went swimming at the beach, was eaten by a shark.
10. Mindy, Susan, and Patricia sponsored the new program.
11. You should finish the test, check your answers, and go home.
12. Lola Anders, the famous author, has written a new book.
13. The new clerk waited for her supervisor to call her, and he never did.
14. Students who wish to proceed to Senior High should pass Junior High. C
15. While he was eating lunch, Robert suddenly felt ill.
16. Luis Cardoza, who lives in San Fernando, spoke at the meeting.
17. The police officer spoke to the suspect but did not arrest him. C
18. Jack felt a terrible pain in his chest as he slowly climbed the stairs. C
19. Someone broke into the house, nothing seemed to be missing.
20. Whenever Krista leaves, her dog barks for hours.
Activity 4
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Activity 5
1. The article reported the results of the placebo-controlled trial.
2. The study included 32 HIV-1positive patients.
3. Computed tomography revealed a 5-cm-diameter necrotic lesion.
4. A group of 5- to 13-year-old girls were enrolled in the study.
5. Osler, Billings, Apgarthese were the physicians she tried to emulate.
6. The investigators examined health risks in very low-birth-weight infants.
7. One-fourth of the patients were lost to follow-up.
8. The facility was state-of-the-art.
9. The patients high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was normal.
10. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a life-threatening skin disorder.
11. The physician agreed to an on-call duty of 12 hours.
12. To be enrolled in the study, patients had to have at least a sixth-grade reading
level.
13. The study results were revealed to be false-negative.
14. The bruises progressed from a bluish red to a blue-black color.
15. The patients self-reported their age and weight.
Activity 6
1. My aunt has lived in Miami, Florida, since June.
2. I spoke to uncle Jim and Mr. Flores last Tuesday.
3. My doctor lives in East Los Angeles but works in Encino.
4. Did Mrs Chung drive east or west the Ventura Freeway?
5. My American Literature class will study The Old Man and the Sea in July.
6. Will Professor Smith teach French or Italian next summer?
7. This semester Joe is taking Spanish, Geography, and Accounting 101.
8. Aunt Lulu loves to hike and often visits the parks in the Southwest.
9. The director of the program invited the president of the college to the graduation.
10. The Garcias usually go camping in Davao City on Labor Day weekend.
11. Araceli was born in Mexico, but her husband was born in Sweden.
12. Last Wedenesday Dr. Washington took his class to an exhibit of Filipino art.
13. Jeremiah Veliz, the director of human resources, will see applicants at 9am
tomorrow.
14. Last May when we were in New York we visited the Empire State Building
15. Josefina enjoys French roast coffee, but I prefer Colombian.
Activity 7
1. I decided to travel across Canada all the way to the West Coast last summer. I did
some photography, a highly profitable way to see the country. It would also give me an
insight into the Canadian people, I thought.
2. My route would take me through the Appalachian Mountains to Edmunston, New
Brunswick, the capital of the Madawaska Republic. From there, I planned to travel
to Quebec City where I would meet Aunt Sarah and my cousin, Jill.
3. Together, we would visit all the major cities: Toronto, Ontario, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Regina, Saskatchewan, Calgary, Alberta, and Vancouver, British Columbia
4. On July 2, the wipers stopped in the middle of a heavy rain. I got a good
picture of the repair job which cost me $7500.
5. My car, which is a 1988 Mustang has become a trusted comfortable travelling
Companion, so I didnt expect any adventures. Wow, was I wrong!