English Class 2 - Spoken And-Written-Expression-Punctuation Notes

Spoken and Written Expression & Punctuation

Welcome to the chapter on Spoken and Written Expression & Punctuation for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn how to speak and write clearly, and how to use punctuation marks to make your sentences correct and easy to understand. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use punctuation and express your ideas well!

Introduction

We use words to talk and write. Good expression means saying or writing your ideas clearly. Punctuation marks help us write sentences that make sense.

Spoken Expression

• Speak clearly and loudly.
• Use simple words and sentences.
• Look at the person you are talking to.
• Listen carefully when others speak.

Written Expression

• Write neatly and clearly.
• Use capital letters at the start of a sentence.
• End sentences with a full stop (.).
• Use simple words and short sentences.

Punctuation Marks

Punctuation marks are signs that help us write sentences correctly.

• Full Stop (.) – Used at the end of a sentence.
  Example: The dog is brown.
• Question Mark (?) – Used at the end of a question.
  Example: What is your name?
• Comma (,) – Used to separate words in a list.
  Example: I like apples, bananas, and grapes.
• Capital Letter – Used at the beginning of every sentence and for names.
  Example: My name is Riya.
• Exclamation Mark (!) – Used to show strong feelings.
  Example: Wow! That is amazing!

Fun Activity: Punctuation Practice

Write three sentences about your day. Use a full stop, a question mark, and an exclamation mark in your sentences.

Summary

• Speak and write clearly to express your ideas.
• Use punctuation marks to write correct sentences.
• Start sentences with capital letters.

Practice Questions

1. Write a sentence and end it with a full stop.
2. Write a question using a question mark.
3. Make a list of three fruits using commas.
4. Write a sentence with an exclamation mark.
5. Why do we use capital letters?

Challenge Yourself

• Write a short story using all the punctuation marks you learned.
• Speak about your favorite hobby for one minute.

Did You Know?

• The first letter of your name is always a capital letter!
• Punctuation helps us understand sentences better.

Glossary

• Punctuation: Marks that help us write sentences correctly.
• Expression: The way we say or write our ideas.
• Capital Letter: Big letter used at the start of a sentence or name.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. (Example: I like to play football.)
2. (Example: Where is my book?)
3. (Example: Apple, banana, orange)
4. (Example: Hurray! We won the game!)
5. To begin sentences and for names.

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Use punctuation marks and express yourself clearly in speaking and writing!