Colons and Quotation Marks
Grade 6 Standard 1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions Students will write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to 5th grade. Punctuation Part 1 1.3 Use a colon to separate hours and minutes, to introduce a list, after salutations in business letters, and to separate a sentence with two independent clauses whereby the second clause provides additional meaning to the first. *Use a colon to separate hours and minutes *Use a colon to introduce a list Click below on what you would like to practice first *Use a colon after salutations in business letters *Use a colon to separate a sentence with two independent clauses whereby the second clause provides additional meaning to the first *Extra colon practice or... click here to go to quotation marks Credits
Use a colon to separate hours and minutes. We will eat lunch at 12:40. Click here for more practice using this rule.? CST Released Item - Grade 5 Click here to try the CST question
Check yes if the sentence is punctuated correctly. Check no if it is not punctuated correctly. Correct the sentence if needed. Drag the checkmark Yes No 1. School starts promptly at 815. 2. At 2;15 we will have violin practice. 3. My alarm is set for 5:00 am. 4. My soccer practice is 5,30 to 6,30. 5. The meeting is Tuesday at 4:00. 6. The school day is from 8;15 to 2;15. 7. My dentist appointment is May 3rd at 4:30. 8. The babysitter will be here at 8.00 tonight. Return to main colon page
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Use a colon to introduce a list. In order to use a colon with a list, there must be a complete sentence before the colon. Right or Wrong The ingredients for the chocolate cake : flour, cocoa, butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. The ingredients for the chocolate cake IS NOT AN INDEPENDENT CLAUSE. We need several ingredients for the chocolate cake : flour, cocoa, butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. We need several ingredients for the chocolate cake IS AN INDEPENDENT CLAUSE Click here for more practice using this rule
Decide whether the sentence is correct or incorrect. Correct or Incorrect 1. Our picnic lunch has four items: hot dogs, potato salad, pickles, and chocolate chip cookies. 2. When you leave the house, be sure to grab: your backpack, scarf, and jacket. 3. We had a choice to: go to John's Incredible Pizza, go to the movies, or play outside. 4. Four items are needed for the beach: flip flops, a towel, sunscreen, and an umbrella. Return to main colon page
Use a colon after salutations or in business letters. *A few examples 1. Dear Mr. Jones: 2. To: 3. Subject: Return to main colon page
Use a colon to separate a sentence with two independent clauses whereby the second clause provides additional meaning to the first. *A few examples 1. Swimming is something my whole family loves: we have enjoyed swimming since we were young. 2. I have everything I need to go swimming: I'm just waiting on my instructor to take me. Click here for more practice using this rule
Click on the sentences that are punctuated incorrectly. 1. I love to garden: I have been apart of the gardening club for many years. 2. Tomorrow is Tuesday: there is no school. 3. Camping is something my whole family enjoys: we have gone camping for many years. 4. I like bird houses: I have been collecting bird houses since I was young. 1. I love to garden: I have been apart of the gardening club for many years. 5. I have two dogs: I have a cat. 6. My house is on Main Street: it is the last one on the left. 7. I have everything I need for school: I am just waiting for my ride. Return to main colon page
Extra Practice with Colons. *Worksheet #1 *Worksheet #2 *Worksheet #3 *Worksheet #4 (time) *Worksheet #5 (lists) Forward to quotation page
Grade 6 Standard 1.0 Written and Oral English Language Conventions Students will write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to 5th grade. Punctuation Part 2 1.3 Use quotation marks around the exact words of a speaker and titles, of poems, songs, short stories and so forth. Click below on what you would like to practice first *Use quotation marks around exact words of a speaker *Use quotation marks with titles *Extra quotation practice Credits
Use quotation marks around the exact words of a speaker. "How are you?" *A few examples 1. Mary said, "I haven't seen such a mess since the last tornado." 2. "Please stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance," said our principal. 3. "I don't feel well," the little girl said. 4. My mother said," Go to bed now!" Click here for more practice using this rule? CST Released Items - Grade 4? CST Released Item - Grade 5 Click here to try the CST question
Drag the quotation editing marks where needed. " 1. We bake all our own cakes said the waitress. 2. Have you ever seen a germ Max asked his mother. 3. This is going to be hard to explain sighed Juan. 4. What a funny name for a cat exclaimed Susan. 5. The driver of a passing car yelled to us Your tire is flat 6. The officer asked the crowd Did anyone see the accident 7. Chicken Little said the sky is falling. Return to main quote page
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Use quotation marks with titles Use "quotation marks" Underline or Italics Click here for more practice using this rule? CST Released Items - Grade 4? CST Released Item - Grade 5 Click here to try the CST question
Place quotation marks or underline where needed. " Drag the quotation marks or use the red pen to underline 1. I just finished reading the book By the Great Horn Spoon. 2. Taylor Swift's new CD Speak Now is fantastic. 3. Homework tonight is to read chapter 6 Away We Go. 4. Yuba County's newspaper is the Appeal Democrat. 5. A very famous painting is the Mona Lisa. 6. The poem Tree House by Shel Silverstein is an all time favorite. 7. McBroom and the Big Wind is a short story in our anthology. 8. Pirates of the Caribbean comes out May 20th. Return to main quote page
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Extra Practice with Quotation Marks. *Worksheet #1 *Worksheet #2 *Worksheet #3 *Worksheet #4 (titles)
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