bell ringer: write the following ten words

Bell Ringer: Write the following ten words.

Apparent Develop Library Permanent Perceive

Existence Quiet Soldier Whether Through

These words will be used for your bell ringers throughout the week and for your spelling test

on Friday.

Grammar Usage

Why we are studying usage. The following were found in actual business

ads. If the smallest hole appears after six

months' wear, we will make another absolutely free.

Lost--A small pony belonging to a young lady with a silver mane and tail.

The following were found on iland. I am lookinf for to buy used restaurant

pans, any size, kitchen utility and tools, of any kind and size, just give me a deal. Thank you

i have a pile of dirt mixed with rocks a big pile and i need it gone asap if you are interested you can come get it but you must take it all must need atruck two hall small truck will do fine. would be great if you have holes in your yard you can fill them up .or whatever free for the taking but must take all thanks call or emill although calling will get faster responce thank you agin this is FREE

Using Punctuation: Periods

September 12, 2011

The 5 Rules of Periods

Rule 1: Use a period at the end of a declarative sentence (Statement).

I like snow cones.

Rule 2: Place a period at the end of an imperative sentence (command).

Pass the salt.

The 5 Rules of Periods

Rule 3: Use a period after initial(s)*. David James Sloan=David J. Sloan Lisa Marie Fry=L. M. F.

* If a sentence ends with an abbreviation and a period, do not add another period.

Her initials are L. M. F. NOT Her initials are L. M. F..

The 5 Rules of Periods

Rule 4: Use a period after the letter(s) and number(s) of an outline.

I. English Class

A. Notes1. Using Punctuation

a. Periods

The 5 Rules of Periods

Rule 5: Place a period after an abbreviation. Days of the week:

Monday=Mon. Tuesday=Tues. Wednesday=Wed. Thursday=Thurs. Friday=Fri. Saturday=Sat. Sunday=Sun.

The 5 Rules of Periods

January=Jan. February=Feb. March April May June

Rule 5: Place a period after an abbreviation.-Months of the year:

July August=Aug. September=Sept. October=Oct. November=Nov. December=Dec.

The 5 Rules of Periods

Rule 5: Place a period after an abbreviation. Times

A.M. (Before noon) P.M. (After noon)

Directions North=N. South=S. East=E. West=W. And any combination. i.e. Nothwest=N.W.

The 5 Rules of Periods

Rule 5: Place a period after an abbreviation. Titles:

Doctor=Dr. Mister=Mr. Mistress=Mrs. Lieutenant=Lieut. President=Pres. Professor=Prof.

The 5 Rules of Periods

Rule 5: Place a period after an abbreviation.

General Places Street=St. Road=Rd. Avenue=Ave. Boulevard=Blvd

.

Specific Places New York=N.Y. United States=U.S. Saint Louis=St. Louis Mediterranean Sea=

Med. Sea

The 5 Rules of Periods

Rule 5: Place a period after an abbreviation. Associations and Organizations

Warsaw High School=W.H.S. American Medical Association=A.M.A. National Organization of Women*=NOW

*If the name of the organization is an acronym, no period is used. (An acronym spells out a word.)