Ending Punctuations

Worksheet Description

The worksheet presented focuses on the use of dashes to punctuate interruptions, particularly within dialogue. It clarifies that a dash is longer than a hyphen and provides a key example to show how it is used when someone’s speech is cut off. The worksheet specifies that the dash can also serve as ending punctuation without the need for a period afterward and that it should not be surrounded by spaces. Students are tasked with rewriting sentences to include a dash where an interruption occurs, thus learning to punctuate abrupt stops in speech.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to punctuate sentences that involve interruptions or abrupt pauses correctly. By providing incomplete sentences, the task encourages students to think about where interruptions naturally occur in spoken language and how to represent these moments in writing using dashes. This activity aims to enhance the students’ grammatical skills and their ability to capture the flow of real-life conversations in their writing. By completing this exercise, students will be better prepared to use dashes effectively in their own written dialogues and narratives.