March’s “Goof”
Complete the chart below by choosing one of the 12 punctuation marks in
English grammar for each line.
These three marks can indicate the end of a sentence.
1. _____________
2. _____________
3. _____________
These two marks look identical but have different rules for usage.
4. _____________
5. _____________
These three marks can indicate a pause in a series.
6. _____________
7. _____________
8. _____________
These two marks can be used to indicate that something has been omitted.
9. _____________
10. _____________
These marks can be used to contain words that are a further explanation.
11. ____________
This is a punctuation mark not mentioned above.
12. ____________
Please submit answers to proofthegoof@monroecc.edu
or you may submit a hard copy to the Writing Center Room 4261.
Be sure to include your name and phone number.
Solutions are due by March 26!
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