1.) Provide an example of a periodic sentence. To do this, write a dependent clause by starting a sentence with a preposition, adverb or short introductory detail ending with a comma, and then provide an independent clause.

2.) Provide an example of a loose or cumulative sentence. One can accomplish this by starting a sentence with a noun, pronoun, adjective, article, or verb combined with a subject in a statement where every word contributes to the expression of a complete idea; one can then add on dependent supporting details to that idea without punctuation.

3.) Demonstrate punctuation mastery of a coordinating conjunction. Connect at least two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction.

4.) Demonstrate mastery of semicolon usage; connect TWO independent clauses with a semicolon.

5.) Demonstrate mastery of a semicolon with a coordinating adverb. While connecting TWO independent clauses with a semicolon, interject an adverb; subsequently, this will demonstrate transitionary control between ideas by use of coordinating and conjunctive adverbs; moreover, be sure to proofread your submissions to ensure they are demonstrative of their corresponding structures and numbered to reflect their structure's enumeration in Module 1; unfortunately, too many attempt this exercise without reading the directions and module; ultimately, reading comprehension of the syllabus, assignment directives and module materials provide an area of gradable assessment; consequently, asking questions already answered by the syllabus demonstrates low literacy; however, students are encouraged to share questions about the module materials, posit new connections and use this exercise as an opportunity to master punctuation while introducing themselves to their peers through the content of their examples.

6.) Demonstrate accurate punctuation of short independent clauses. Connect short independent clauses each less than four words via commas.

Short independent clauses of four words or less can be connected with commas; connecting longer independent clauses should use semicolons; connecting longer independent clauses with commas will yield run ons, which should be avoided; it is rare to express such short independent clauses. Also, note that the example lacks any dependent clauses as their punctuation with just commas would become unclear; favor semicolons or periods when transitioning between longer independent clauses to avoid run ons.

7.) Demonstrate advanced mastery of semicolons and punctuation of supporting details by demonstrating accurate punctuation of two or more independent clauses with supporting dependent clauses.

8.) Demonstrate accurate punctuation of items in a list. Be sure to maintain parallel structure.