Презентация по теме "Punctuation"

Punctuation

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That because

• He said that he was going to quit.
• The problem is that they cannot bear each other.
• I was late  because  I had lost my keys.

and

• My mother will cook a pie , and I will help her to prepare dough.
• I bought some apples, bread, jam, and bacon.
•   I had toast and jam for breakfast . 

But or and so

• I called him 5 times , and my battery died.
• John called her 5 times but still could not reach her.
• Grammar is boring but necessary.
• I invited him to the party , but he didn’t come.

While when if as although

• While I was talking on the phone , the cat stole my steak.
• If you are not well , you should stay at home. 

• Let me know if you can reach him today.

• Although it rained a lot , we enjoyed our holiday.

• We went out although it was raining heavily.

• He said indifferently, “I don’t mind.”

Colon :

• The following European countries were represented at the meeting : Great Britain, France, and Italy. 
• Music is more than something mechanical : it is an expression of deep feeling and ethical values. 

Semicolon

• Some people think that students must be given homework; others do not agree with it. 

• My brother, knowing it was useless, called him anyway.