Read and listen to the text. Match the photos with paragraphs A,B, and C.
Punctuation: Capital letters and full stops. Correct the text. Put capital letters and full stops (.) where necessary.
This ESL EFL free worksheet has a reading and listening for information. Students practice punctuation and linkers. The worksheet has an answer key.
Some Explanations:
- Linkers:
| Linker | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| And | Adds more information or connects similar ideas | He likes pizza and pasta. |
| But | Shows contrast or introduces an unexpected result | She is smart but lazy. |
| Or | Offers choices or presents alternatives | Do you want tea or coffee? |
| However | Introduces a contrasting idea or concession | She is intelligent. However, she lacks experience. |
| Therefore | Indicates a conclusion or result of a preceding statement | It’s raining. Therefore, we should bring an umbrella. |
- Punctuation:
| Punctuation Mark | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Period (.) | Ends a sentence | She likes to read books. Period. |
| Comma (,) | Separates items in a list, separates clauses in a compound sentence, or sets off introductory phrases | I like apples, bananas, and oranges. |
| Colon (:) | Introduces a list, explanation, or quotation | There are three colors in the flag: red, blue, and green. |
| Semicolon (;) | Connects two closely related independent clauses | She loves to read; he prefers watching movies. |
| Question Mark (?) | Ends a direct question | What is your name? |
| Exclamation Mark (!) | Indicates strong feelings or emotions | Wow! That’s amazing! |
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