additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense

a punctuation mark used to add extra, factual information in a clause

Parenthesis: brackets

English

Speech interrupted: inverted commas and punctuation rules

Parenthesis: dashes

Using apostrophes for contraction, singular possession and plural possession

In this unit, pupils learn to punctuate a third type of speech sentence: the speech interrupted sentence. 

In 'Apostrophes and speech punctuation', pupils developed their accuracy of using inverted commas in both speech first and speech second sentences. In this unit, pupils will learn to punctuate a third type of speech sentence: the speech interrupted sentence.  

In this unit, pupils review punctuation rules for speech first and second sentences as well as for apostrophes for contraction, singular and plural possession. They learn to punctuate speech interrupted sentences and how to punctuate parenthesis with brackets and dashes for stylistic effect.

Speech punctuation, parenthesis and apostrophes

The Indian Ocean (a vast expanse of water) is found in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest on earth and covers a huge area.

The Atlantic Ocean (between Britain and the USA) is the second largest ocean.

The Arctic Ocean has more animal life than any other ocean.

Tick all the sentences that contain parenthesis.

Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace

Which section of this sentence could be a piece of parenthesis in brackets? 'Winston Churchill 1874 - 1965 was born in Blenheim Palace.'

Which section of this sentence could be a piece of parenthesis in brackets? 'Somerset a county in South-West England is known for its cheese.'

King Charles (aged 74 became king in 2022).

King Charles (aged 74) became king in 2022.

King Charles aged 74 (became king in 2022).

Which version combines these two sentences correctly using parenthesis in brackets? 'King Charles became king in 2022. He is 74 years old.'

Tick all the pieces of parenthesis that could be placed inside this sentence: 'The World Cup was held in Qatar.'

who said the speech and how they said it 

the actions someone performed as they spoke

Which of the following can be included in a reporting clause?

What is missing from this piece of direct speech: "what's wrong?" said Jun.

"I can't believe this! scowled Sofia angrily.

"I can't believe this" scowled Sofia angrily.

"I can't believe this!" scowled Sofia angrily.

Which of these speech first sentences is correctly punctuated?

Which speech second sentence is punctuated correctly?

Sam sighed, "Next year, we'll beat them."

"Next year," Sam sighed, "we'll beat them."

"Next year, we'll beat them," sighed Sam.

Match the type of speech sentence to the example.

"We could go to the shops" said Dad, "or we could stay in."

"We could go to the shops," said Dad, "or we could stay in."

"We could go to the shops," said Dad "or we could stay in."

Which speech interrupted sentence is punctuated correctly?

Starter Quiz

Which of the following can be included in a reporting clause?