Punctuation
How to use possessive apostrophes
Find out how to use an apostrophe to show that one thing belongs to another.
How to use a semi-colon
Find out how a semi-colon can replace a full stop between two sentences that share a theme.
How to use commas
Find out how commas can be used between statements to make a sentence easier to read.
Punctuation quiz
How much do you know about punctuation marks? Test yourself in this KS2 quiz.
How to use hyphens and dashes
Find out how to use hyphens to connect words and dashes to punctuate sentences.
How to use bullet points
When can you use bullet points to break up information to make it easy to read?
How to use an ellipsis
Explore how an ellipsis or '...' can be used to create suspense, show words are missing or show a trailing off thought.
How to use brackets
Brackets are a form of parenthesis but when should they be used in a sentence?
How to use an exclamation mark
Find out how an exclamation mark can be used to show when something is surprising or forceful.
How are commas used in a list?
Find out where to place a comma to make the perfect list.
How to use inverted commas
Find out how inverted commas are used to show when someone is speaking.
How to use question marks
Question marks go on the end of every question. Find out how to use them.