105
Use of the full stop and the comma
Textbook: pp. 173–175
GoalKnow where the period and the comma are used.
New words
period · nuqtacomma · vergulhomogeneous parts · uyushiq bo‘laklaraddressee word · undalma
Explanation
Where is a period placed? 1) At the end of statement sentences and, often, command sentences; 2) after a short sentence naming a thing or event; 3) after Arabic numerals showing order (1. 2. 3.). Where is a comma placed? 1) between homogeneous parts listed one after another; 2) after interjections; 3) after a word addressing someone (undalma); 4) between repeated words; 5) on both sides of words showing the speaker’s attitude to the thought. For example: «Bozordan olma, nok, uzum oldik.» — the homogeneous parts are separated by commas.
Worked examples
Dilshod, prepare your lesson.
Oh, what a beautiful dawn!
Class activity
“Find the commas”: read four sentences written without punctuation and add commas and periods.
Practice
1
Is a comma placed between homogeneous parts?
Yes, it is.
2
Add punctuation: Anvar uka bu yoqqa kel
Anvar uka, bu yoqqa kel.
3
Is a period placed at the end of a statement?
Yes, it is.
4
Which mark goes between repeated words?
A comma: «Yur, yur, ketdik.»