Part A: Periods, Question Marks, and Exclamation Points
1. Add the correct punctuation:
o She went to the store ___
o Are you coming to the party ___
o Wow, that was amazing ___
o He’s my best friend ___
o Did you see the fireworks ___
2. Write a question for each sentence below:
o The dog is barking.
o The cake is delicious.
o You went to the museum.
3. Write an exclamatory sentence for each sentence below:
o The movie was scary.
o The game was fun.
o She won the prize.
4. Add a period or question mark:
o What is your name __
o My brother is a doctor __
o Did she go to school today __
Part B: Commas
5. Add commas where necessary:
o She bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.
o We visited Paris France London England and Rome Italy.
o Please come to the party if you can on Saturday.
6. Rewrite with commas:
o In the morning we will go for a walk.
o If you like we can go out to dinner.
o No I haven’t seen her today.
7. Rewrite these sentences using commas in the list:
o My favorite colors are red blue green and yellow.
o She plays the guitar piano violin and drums.
8. Add commas for clarity:
o After eating the kids went to the playground.
o Let’s eat Grandma!
o On the other hand she is quite reliable.
Part C: Quotation Marks
9. Add quotation marks to the sentences:
o She said I’ll be there soon.
o My favorite book is called The Secret Garden.
o Did you hear him say Let’s go?
10.Rewrite the dialogue using quotation marks:
o Tom asked Are you coming to the concert?
o Sarah replied Yes I wouldn’t miss it!
11.Rewrite with quotes:
o The teacher said, Read chapter five for tomorrow.
o I can’t wait for the game, he exclaimed.
12.Identify the speaker in each quoted sentence:
o “It’s a beautiful day!” shouted Sam.
o “Did you hear that?” whispered Mia.
Part D: Apostrophes
13.Add apostrophes to show possession:
o That is Sams book.
o We are going to Julias house.
o I borrowed my sisters pen.
14.Rewrite to show possession:
o The tail of the dog is wagging.
o The toys of the children are on the floor.
15.Change the contraction to a full phrase:
o She can’t go to the game.
o We don’t have any more time.
o He’s my best friend.
16.Rewrite using contractions:
o I am going to the market.
o They are not here yet.
o You have been very helpful.
Part E: Colons and Semicolons
17.Insert colons or semicolons as needed:
o There are three things I need for the trip sunscreen, water, and
snacks.
o She loves to paint she’s very creative.
o We have three classes today math, English, and science.
18.Rewrite using colons:
o The following items are required for class: notebooks, pencils, and
erasers.
o Here’s what I think we should do: talk to the teacher, study
together, and prepare flashcards.
19.Add a semicolon or colon:
o I have a meeting tomorrow however, I’ll be free afterward.
o There’s one problem I forgot my homework at home.
Part F: Mixed Practice (Comprehensive)
20.Correct the punctuation in these sentences:
o Mary said Im coming home soon
o Wow I can’t believe it
o Are you going to the party on Saturday
21.Rewrite with correct punctuation:
o She wants to go to the beach but I prefer the mountains.
o Can we go to the park today mom
22.Add commas, periods, or question marks:
o I love cats dogs and rabbits
o Do you want tea or coffee
o The students are reading working and discussing in the library
23.Rewrite with all necessary punctuation marks:
o My friends car broke down on the way here
o Is this your book or theirs
o I can’t believe you did that
24.Insert commas, colons, and semicolons where needed:
o She has traveled to many places: Italy France Spain and Portugal.
o I’d like to join you however, I have work.
25.Rewrite these sentences correctly:
o Let’s go he said its time
o I think he whispered that we’re in trouble
o I bought a new shirt pants and shoes
