Grammar and Mechanics · Language Conventions

Punctuation for Clarity

Mastering the use of commas, colons, and semicolons to organize thoughts.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the placement of a comma change the meaning of a sentence?
  2. 2When is a semicolon a better choice than a full stop or a conjunction?
  3. 3How do colons and dashes create emphasis within a piece of writing?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E5LA04
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Grammar and Mechanics
Period: Language Conventions

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