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Grammar Basics: Punctuation

Author: Rebecca Oberg

Punctuation 101

This informative slide show offers definitions, examples, and opportunities for practice for a thorough list of common punctuation. For a basic review of punctuation overall, this is a great place to start. Though 40 slides may seem like a lot for a basic introduction, please keep in mind that the presentation covers nearly all of the punctuation covered in the objectives section, offering 2-3 informative slides for each concept. For a brief lesson on commas, which are not included in this presentation, please view the clip below.

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How to Use Commas

This clip offers information about how to use commas, a topic which is not directly covered in the slide show presentation in this packet. This video clip is both engaging and informative, giving helpful tips and example sentences.

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End Punctuation Basics: Periods, Exclamation Points, and Question Marks

This is a simple and entertaining introduction to end punctuation, including periods, exclamation points, and question marks. For a more detailed look at how to use each of these types of punctuation, see:

--Periods: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Period_(punctuation)

--Exclamation Points: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exclamation_mark

--Question Marks: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Question_mark

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Dependent vs. Independent Clauses

Understanding the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause is the first step to utilizing punctuation well. This video clip provides an introduction to dependent and independent clauses in an easy-to-follow manner.

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For More Information

For more information about punctuation marks and how to use them, visit: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/marks.htm