Punctuation Pattern Sheet

1. Punctuation Pattern Sheet 1. . Independent clause • Examples: • My book is in the car. • Harry Potter attends Hogwarts school. • Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet. 2. , . Independent clause independent clause and but for or nor so yet • Examples: • Maile likes vanilla ice cream, but I prefer chocolate.. • Today I played kickball at recess, so I will play tag tomorrow. • Astro chases a tennis ball, and Kitty chases Astro! 3. “___________________,” she said. He said, “___________________.” “___________________,” she said, “___________________.” • Examples: • “Wash your hands before dinner,” Mom said. • Keoni asked, “What book are you reading?” • “Take the time,” she said, “to check your math homework.”