Squiggle Guide

In this worksheet, students are asked to decide whether it’s appropriate to use a tilde in various contexts by circling “YES” or “NO.” Scenarios include replacing words like “about” and “approximately,” accenting foreign language letters, and stylistic usage. This exercise reinforces proper tilde usage across different types of writing and communication. It encourages students to think critically about when symbols are appropriate.

This worksheet helps students improve their understanding of writing tone, formality, and symbol usage. Evaluating different sentence contexts builds decision-making and critical thinking skills. By considering real writing scenarios, students boost their editing and proofreading abilities. This also supports their awareness of how symbols like the tilde function in both traditional and digital communication.