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Writing
Let’s write.

Punctuation marks are symbols that show how a phrase or sentence is
divided and how it should be read.
Some common punctuation symbols:

full stop . comma , question mark ?

We use a full stop . at the end of a complete sentence.
Example: The view was truly breathtaking.

We use a comma , to separate phrases or items in a list.

Example: Vijay’s mother bought milk, eggs, and bread at the grocery.
A comma also is placed before an ‘and’ in a series of three or more
items. It is known as the ‘Oxford comma’. It is used to avoid ambiguity.

Example: We had chicken chop, grilled lamb, and fish and chips at the
new restaurant.

We use a question mark ? at the end of a sentence when asking
a question.
Example: Where are you going?

Let’s practise.

Rewrite the sentences. Put a full stop, comma or a question mark.
1. Where is the book you bought yesterday
2. They decorated the hall with blue green red and yellow balloons
3. I had a toast some cereal and orange juice for breakfast this morning

Rewrite the passage using the correct punctuation.

jasleen and her family went to sentosa theme
park for a holiday they enjoyed themselves
playing games and doing other activities jasleen
also visited her uncle mr gurmit he works at the
theme park he gave her some gifts as souvenirs
it was a memorable holiday for her she hopes to
go to the theme park again

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3.2.3, 3.1.1(a)(b)