Punctuation

Rules!

By
Kelly Malloy
 Note To The
Teacher
I have created this packet to help students review and practice
the rules of punctuation. It is ready to print and go! You can
choose to use it as a whole unit or just print out pages your
students need. Here are a few suggestions you might use as well:

* As you introduce each rule, provide students with mentor

texts that show the rule being used correctly. Encourage them
to identify the rule on their own.

* Create an anchor chart displaying the rules. Add each rule to

the chart as you teach it. Alternatively, you could create a chart
for each rule and have students find examples of each one from
their independent reading. They can copy these examples on a
post it note and then attach to the anchor chart.

* Print the pages and create a “book” your students can refer to
later to remember the rules.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel

free to contact me at kellys3pscarson@charter.net .I
welcome your feedback and would love to hear about both
your successes and challenges!

Thank you!

Kelly Malloy

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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End Marks

Periods
Rule 1: Use a period at the end of a complete sentence to indicate a full
stop. A complete sentence tells a complete thought and usually includes a
subject and a predicate.

Example: The cat naps peacefully on the windowsill.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

periods at the end. Your task is to add the appropriate period to complete
each sentence.
Example:
Original: The cat is sleeping
Corrected: The cat is sleeping.

Now it's your turn! Add periods to the following sentences:

1. The sun sets behind the mountains

2. Sarah practices the piano every day

3. They built a sandcastle on the beach

4. The teacher explains new concepts to the class

5. My favorite color is blue

6. Jake rides his bike to school

7. We celebrate birthdays with cake and candles

8. The flowers bloom in the spring

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End Marks

4 Types of Sentences
Rule 2: There are 4 different types of sentences – declarative,
interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. Let's explore each one to
understand how they work.

1. Declarative Sentences

These sentences make statements or express facts. They end with

periods. (.)

Example: The sun sets in the west.

2 Interrogative Sentences

These sentences ask questions. They end with question marks (?)

Example: Did you finish your homework?

3. Imperative Sentences:

These sentences give commands or make requests. They end with periods
or exclamation points. (.) or (!)

Example: Close the door quietly. Or Close the door quietly!

4. Exclamatory Sentences:
These sentences express strong emotions or excitement. They end with
exclamation points. (!)

Example: What a beautiful sunset!

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4 Types of Sentences
Directions: Read each sentence and identify its type. Then, add the
appropriate punctuation at the end. There are four types of sentences:
declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.

Example:
•Original: Stop making noise Type: Imperative
•Corrected: Stop making noise!

Now it's your turn! Identify the type of each sentence and add the
necessary punctuation:

1. The moon shines brightly in the night sky _________________

2. Have you visited the new museum _________________

3. Please pass me the salt _________________

4. What a fantastic performance _________________

5. Elephants are intelligent creatures _________________

6. Why did you miss the bus _________________

7. Close the door when you leave _________________

8. I can't believe we won the game _________________

9. The train arrives at noon _________________

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Commas

Commas
Rule 1: Commas in Lists
• Use commas to separate items in a list.

• Example: I love pizza, ice cream, and cookies.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in lists. Your task is to add commas where they belong.

Example:
•Original: My favorite colors are red blue and green.
•Corrected: My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. We bought milk bread cheese and eggs at the store.

2. Sarah wants to visit Paris London Rome and Tokyo.

3. For breakfast I had pancakes bacon and orange juice.

4. My favorite subjects are math science and art.

5. In my backpack I have a notebook pencils erasers and a snack.

6. The zoo has lions tigers bears and giraffes.

7. Our garden grows tomatoes carrots peppers and cucumbers.

8. At the party we played games sang songs and ate cake.

9. The book has an exciting plot interesting characters and a surprise

ending.

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Commas

Commas
Rule 2: Commas in Dates

• Put commas between the day and year in a date.

• Example: We went to the zoo on January 5, 2023.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in dates. Your task is to add commas where they belong.

Example:
•Original: We went to the zoo on March 15 2021.
•Corrected: We went to the zoo on March 15, 2021.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. Our vacation is planned for July 10 2024.

2. The school play is scheduled for November 30 2025.

3. My birthday is on September 8 2014.

4. We celebrated Independence Day on July 4 2023.

5. The concert is on February 14 2026.

6. The field trip is set for May 30 2024.

7. Halloween falls on October 31 2026.

8. We had a family reunion on June 20 2021.

9. Winter break starts on December 21 2022.

10. The science fair is happening on April 15 2024.

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Commas

Commas
Rule 3: Commas with Adjectives

•If you have more than one adjective describing something, use commas

between them.

• Example: The big, friendly dog wagged its tail.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in between adjectives. Your task is to add commas where they
belong.

Example:
•Original: She wore a beautiful red dress.
•Corrected: She wore a beautiful, red dress.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. The noisy crowded room was overwhelming.

2. He bought a new expensive car.

3. Kayla had a bright cheerful personality.

4. The delicious homemade pie was a hit!

5. The large intimidating dog barked loudly.

6. Rylee found a tiny colorful shell on the beach.

7. The cold rainy night made travel difficult.

8. We enjoyed the sweet juicy strawberries.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 4: Commas in Dialogue

•Use commas to separate the words someone says from the

rest of the sentence.

• Example: Mom said, "Clean your room."

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in the dialogue. Your task is to add commas where they belong.

Example:
•Original: “I’ll meet you at the park” she said.
•Corrected: “I’ll meet you at the park,” she said.
Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:
1. “I can’t believe it’s already Friday” John exclaimed.

2. Sarah asked “Do you want to go to the movies tonight?”

3. “That’s a great idea” replied Emily.

4. He asked “Where did you find that book?”

5. “I’m so tired” she yawned.

6. “Let’s go get some ice cream” suggested Javier.

7. “Don’t forget to do your homework first” Mom reminded me.

8. The teacher announced “The test will be next Friday.”

9. “I’ll call you later” Grandma promised.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 5: Commas in Addresses

•When writing an address, use commas between the city and state.

• Example: We visited Chicago, Illinois.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in addresses. Your task is to add commas where they belong.
Example:
•Original: We visited New York City New York last summer.
•Corrected: We visited New York City, New York last summer.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. My cousin lives in Austin Texas.

2. Our new house is in Seattle Washington.

3. The famous museum is located in Chicago Illinois.

4. We traveled to Denver Colorado for the holidays.

5. My best friend moved to Orlando Florida.

6. They spent their honeymoon in Honolulu Hawaii.

7. The conference will be held in Phoenix Arizona.

8. She attends college in Boston Massachusetts.

9. The baseball game is in San Francisco California.

10. We are having a family reunion in Nashville Tennessee.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 6: Commas in Introductory Phrases

•Add a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause

at the beginning of a sentence.

• Example: After school, we played in the park.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas after introductory phrases. Your task is to add commas where
they belong.
Example:
•Original: After dinner we went for a walk.
•Corrected: After dinner, we went for a walk.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. Before the movie started we bought some popcorn.

2. In the morning we go for a jog around the park.

3. After the storm passed we went outside to see the rainbow.

4. During summer vacation we visited the Grand Canyon.

5. On the way to school we saw a beautiful sunrise.

6. While waiting for the bus she read a book.

7. In the middle of the night the lights are on around the neighborhood.

8. Before going to bed I like to read a chapter of my book.

9. At the end of the day we were all tired.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 7: Commas in Compound Sentences

•When joining two sentences with "and," "but," or "or," use a comma

before the conjunction.

• Example: I like to read, and my sister likes to draw.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas before the conjunction in compound sentences. Your task is to add
commas where they belong.
Example:
•Original: I like to read books and my brother likes to play video games.
•Corrected: I like to read books, and my brother likes to play video games.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. We wanted to go swimming but the pool was closed.

2. She studied hard for the test so she got a good grade.

3. He likes to play soccer and she prefers basketball.

4. The sun was setting and the sky turned orange.

5. I could make pasta for dinner or I could order pizza.

6. They went to the museum but it was too crowded.

7. She loves ice cream but she is allergic to dairy.

8. We could go hiking or we could visit the beach.

9. He finished his homework early so he had time to watch TV.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher
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Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks
Rule 1: Quoting Someone’s Exact Words
• Use quotation marks to show the exact words someone says. Put
punctuation marks (like commas and periods) inside the quotation marks.

• Example: “I love ice cream,” said Sarah.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

quotation marks for the exact words someone says. Your task is to add
quotation marks where they belong.

Example:
•Original: Let’s play soccer said Michael.
•Corrected: “Let’s play soccer,” said Michael.

Now it's your turn! Add quotation marks to the following

sentences:

1. The teacher announced We will have a quiz tomorrow.

2. I can’t wait for the weekend exclaimed Lisa.

3. What time is it asked Mark.

4. My favorite color is blue replied Emily.

5. Can you help me with my homework asked Jake.

6. We are going to the zoo tomorrow said Mom.

7. Wow! This cake is delicious said Grandma.

8. It’s raining outside Dad said.

9. I found a treasure shouted the pirate.

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Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks
Rule 2: Titles of Short Works
• Use quotation marks for titles of short works like poems,
short stories,. songs, and articles.

• Example: We read the poem “The Road Not Taken” in

class.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

quotation marks around the titles of short works.. Your task is to add
quotation marks where they belong.

Example:
•Original: We watched the short film The Red Balloon in class.
•Corrected: We watched the short film “The Red Balloon” in class.
Now it's your turn! Add quotation marks to the following
sentences:
1. My favorite poem is The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe.

2. We listened to the song Let It Go from Frozen.

3. She wrote an article called The Wonders of Space.

4. Have you heard the song Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?

5. We enjoyed the short story The Gift of the Magi.

6. The magazine published an article titled A Day in the Life of a Doctor.

7. In class, we discussed the poem O Captain! My Captain.

8. The band performed their hit song Here Comes the Sun.

9. We analyzed the article How to Save Water in our science class.

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Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks
Rule 3: Direct Quotes in Text
• Use quotation marks to show the exact words taken from a
book or article.

• Example: The article said, “Exercise is important for a

healthy lifestyle.”

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

quotation marks to show the exact words taken from a book or an article.
Your task is to add quotation marks where they belong.

Example:
•Original: The article said, Exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle.
•Corrected: The article said, “Exercise is important for a healthy
lifestyle”.

Now it's your turn! Add quotation marks to the following

sentences:
1. The book stated, Reading helps improve vocabulary.

2. The author explained, Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

3. The scientist wrote, Photosynthesis is essential for plant growth.

4. The author noted, The character’s journey symbolizes hope.

5. The newspaper reported, The event will take place next Saturday.

6. The magazine article mentioned, Technology is changing our lives.

7. The guidebook advised, Always carry a map when hiking.

8. The recipe instructed, Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

9. The historian claimed, the ancient city was discovered in 1922.

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Apostrophes

Apostrophes
Rule 1: Showing Ownership
• Use an apostrophe to show that something belongs to
someone.

• Example: That is Sarah’s book.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

apostrophes to show ownership. Your task is to add apostrophes where
they belong.

Example:
•Original: Emilys hat is on the hook.
•Corrected: Emily’s hat is on the hook.

Now it's your turn! Add apostrophes to the following

sentences:

1. This is Johns backpack.

2. The dogs collar is red.

3. Put Janes notebook on her desk.

4. The cats toy is under the table.

5. Is that Michaels phone?

6. The teachers desk is neat and tidy.

7. My brothers bike is in the garage.

8. The babys bottle is empty.

9. I borrowed Maxs pen.

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Apostrophes

Apostrophes
Rule 2: Contractions
• Use an apostrophe to combine two words into one by replacing
the missing letters.
• Example: Do not becomes don’t
Don’t forget your homework!

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

apostrophes in the contractions. Your task is to add apostrophes where
they belong.

Example:
•Original: They are ready to go.
•Corrected: They’re ready to go.

Now it's your turn! Change the underlined words into

contractions by combining them and adding an apostrophe:

1. I do not like broccoli.

2. You cannot go to the party.

3. She is going to the store.

4. They have been waiting for an hour.

5. We are going to the zoo tomorrow.

6. It is a sunny day outside.

7. I will help you with your homework.

8. We should not be late.

9. You are my best friend.

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Apostrophes

Apostrophes
Rule 3: Plural Possession
• When something belongs to more than one person or thing, put
the apostrophe after the “s”.

• Example: The students’ desks are in rows.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

apostrophes to show plural possession. Your task is to add apostrophes
where they belong.

Example:
•Original: The teachers lounge is on the second floor.
•Corrected: The teachers’ lounge is on the second floor.

Now it's your turn! Add apostrophes to the following

sentences:

1. The dogs bowls are empty.

2. The artists paintings were displayed in the gallery.

3. The cats beds are in the living room.

4. The two boys toys are scattered across the room.

5. Al of the girls uniforms are neatly pressed.

6. The kids shoes are in the hallway.

7. The workers tools are in the shed.

8. The musicians instruments are tuned.

9. The players jerseys are red and white.

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End Marks

Periods
Rule 1: Use a period at the end of a complete sentence to indicate a full
stop. A complete sentence tells a complete thought and usually includes a
subject and a predicate.

Example: The cat naps peacefully on the windowsill.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

periods at the end. Your task is to add the appropriate period to complete
each sentence.
Example:
Original: The cat is sleeping
Corrected: The cat is sleeping.

Now it's your turn! Add periods to the following sentences:

1. The sun sets behind the mountains.

2. Sarah practices the piano every day.

3. They built a sandcastle on the beach.

4. The teacher explains new concepts to the class.

5. My favorite color is blue.

6. Jake rides his bike to school.

7. We celebrate birthdays with cake and candles.

8. The flowers bloom in the spring.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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4 Types of Sentences
Directions: Read each sentence and identify its type. Then, add the
appropriate punctuation at the end. There are four types of sentences:
declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.

Example:
•Original: Stop making noise Type: Imperative
•Corrected: Stop making noise!

Now it's your turn! Identify the type of each sentence and add the
necessary punctuation:

1. The moon shines brightly in the night sky. declarative

_________________

2. Have you visited the new museum?

interrogative
_________________

3. Please pass me the salt. imperative

_________________

4. What a fantastic performance! exclamatory

_________________

5. Elephants are intelligent creatures. declarative

_________________

6. Why did you miss the bus? interrogative

_________________

7. Close the door when you leave. imperative

_________________

8. I can't believe we won the game! exclamatory

_________________

9. The train arrives at noon. declarative

_________________

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 1: Commas in Lists
• Use commas to separate items in a list.

• Example: I love pizza, ice cream, and cookies.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in lists. Your task is to add commas where they belong.

Example:
•Original: My favorite colors are red blue and green.
•Corrected: My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. We bought milk, bread, cheese, and eggs at the store.

2. Sarah wants to visit Paris, London, Rome, and Tokyo.

3. For breakfast I had pancakes, bacon, and orange juice.

4. My favorite subjects are math, science, and art.

5. In my backpack I have a notebook, pencils, erasers, and a snack.

6. The zoo has lions, tigers, bears, and giraffes.

7. Our garden grows tomatoes, carrots, peppers, and cucumbers.

8. At the party we played games, sang songs, and ate cake.

9. The book has an exciting plot, interesting characters, and a surprise

ending.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 2: Commas in Dates

• Put commas between the day and year in a date.

• Example: We went to the zoo on January 5, 2023.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in dates. Your task is to add commas where they belong.

Example:
•Original: We went to the zoo on March 15 2021.
•Corrected: We went to the zoo on March 15, 2021.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. Our vacation is planned for July 10, 2024.

2. The school play is scheduled for November 30, 2025.

3. My birthday is on September 8, 2014.

4. We celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2023.

5. The concert is on February 14, 2026.

6. The field trip is set for May 30, 2024.

7. Halloween falls on October 31, 2026.

8. We had a family reunion on June 20, 2021.

9. Winter break starts on December 21, 2022.

10. The science fair is happening on April 15, 2024.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 3: Commas with Adjectives

•If you have more than one adjective describing something, use commas

between them.

• Example: The big, friendly dog wagged its tail.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in between adjectives. Your task is to add commas where they
belong.

Example:
•Original: She wore a beautiful red dress.
•Corrected: She wore a beautiful, red dress.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. The noisy, crowded room was overwhelming.

2. He bought a new, expensive car.

3. Kayla had a bright, cheerful personality.

4. The delicious, homemade pie was a hit!

5. The large, intimidating dog barked loudly.

6. Rylee found a tiny, colorful shell on the beach.

7. The cold, rainy night made travel difficult.

8. We enjoyed the sweet, juicy strawberries.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 4: Commas in Dialogue

•Use commas to separate the words someone says from the

rest of the sentence.

• Example: Mom said, "Clean your room."

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in the dialogue. Your task is to add commas where they belong.

Example:
•Original: “I’ll meet you at the park” she said.
•Corrected: “I’ll meet you at the park,” she said.
Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:
1. “I can’t believe it’s already Friday,” John exclaimed.

2. Sarah asked, “Do you want to go to the movies tonight?”

3. “That’s a great idea,” replied Emily.

4. He asked, “Where did you find that book?”

5. “I’m so tired,” she yawned.

6. “Let’s go get some ice cream,” suggested Javier.

7. “Don’t forget to do your homework first,” Mom reminded me.

8. The teacher announced, “The test will be next Friday.”

9. “I’ll call you later,” Grandma promised.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 5: Commas in Addresses

•When writing an address, use commas between the city and state.

• Example: We visited Chicago, Illinois.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas in addresses. Your task is to add commas where they belong.
Example:
•Original: We visited New York City New York last summer.
•Corrected: We visited New York City, New York last summer.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. My cousin lives in Austin, Texas.

2. Our new house is in Seattle, Washington.

3. The famous museum is located in Chicago, Illinois.

4. We traveled to Denver, Colorado for the holidays.

5. My best friend moved to Orlando, Florida.

6. They spent their honeymoon in Honolulu, Hawaii.

7. The conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona.

8. She attends college in Boston, Massachusetts.

9. The baseball game is in San Francisco, California.

10. We are having a family reunion in Nashville, Tennessee.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 6: Commas in Introductory Phrases

•Add a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause

at the beginning of a sentence.

• Example: After school, we played in the park.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas after introductory phrases. Your task is to add commas where
they belong.
Example:
•Original: After dinner we went for a walk.
•Corrected: After dinner, we went for a walk.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. Before the movie started, we bought some popcorn.

2. In the morning, we go for a jog around the park.

3. After the storm passed, we went outside to see the rainbow.

4. During summer vacation, we visited the Grand Canyon.

5. On the way to school, we saw a beautiful sunrise.

6. While waiting for the bus, she read a book.

7. In the middle of the night, the lights are on around the neighborhood.

8. Before going to bed, I like to read a chapter of my book.

9. At the end of the day, we were all tired.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Commas

Commas
Rule 7: Commas in Compound Sentences

•When joining two sentences with "and," "but," or "or," use a comma

before the conjunction.

• Example: I like to read, and my sister likes to draw.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

commas before the conjunction in compound sentences. Your task is to add
commas where they belong.
Example:
•Original: I like to read books and my brother likes to play video games.
•Corrected: I like to read books, and my brother likes to play video games.

Now it's your turn! Add commas to the following sentences:

1. We wanted to go swimming, but the pool was closed.

2. She studied hard for the test, so she got a good grade.

3. He likes to play soccer, and she prefers basketball.

4. The sun was setting, and the sky turned orange.

5. I could make pasta for dinner, or I could order pizza.

6. They went to the museum, but it was too crowded.

7. She loves ice cream, but she is allergic to dairy.

8. We could go hiking, or we could visit the beach.

9. He finished his homework early, so he had time to watch TV.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks
Rule 1: Quoting Someone’s Exact Words
• Use quotation marks to show the exact words someone says. Put
punctuation marks (like commas and periods) inside the quotation marks.

• Example: “I love ice cream,” said Sarah.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

quotation marks for the exact words someone says. Your task is to add
quotation marks where they belong.

Example:
•Original: Let’s play soccer said Michael.
•Corrected: “Let’s play soccer,” said Michael.

Now it's your turn! Add quotation marks to the following

sentences:

1. The teacher announced. “We will have a quiz tomorrow.”

2. “I can’t wait for the weekend!” exclaimed Lisa.

3. “What time is it?” asked Mark.

4. “My favorite color is blue.” replied Emily.

5. “Can you help me with my homework?” asked Jake.

6. “We are going to the zoo tomorrow.” said Mom.

7. “Wow! This cake is delicious!” said Grandma.

8. “It’s raining outside.” Dad said.

9. “I found a treasure!” shouted the pirate.

©2024 Kelly Malloy An Apple for the Teacher

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Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks
Rule 2: Titles of Short Works
• Use quotation marks for titles of short works like poems,
short stories,. songs, and articles.

• Example: We read the poem “The Road Not Taken” in

class.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

quotation marks around the titles of short works.. Your task is to add
quotation marks where they belong.
Example:
•Original: We watched the short film The Red Balloon in class.
•Corrected: We watched the short film “The Red Balloon” in class.
Now it's your turn! Add quotation marks to the following
sentences:
1. My favorite poem is “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe.

2. We listened to the song “Let It Go” from Frozen.

3. She wrote an article called “The Wonders of Space”.

4. Have you heard the song “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”?

5. We enjoyed the short story “The Gift of the Magi”.

6. The magazine published an article titled “A Day in the Life of a

Doctor”.

7. In class, we discussed the poem “O Captain! My Captain”.

8. The band performed their hit song “Here Comes the Sun”.

9. We analyzed the article “How to Save Water” in our science class.

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Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks
Rule 3: Direct Quotes in Text
• Use quotation marks to show the exact words taken from a
book or article.

• Example: The article said, “Exercise is important for a

healthy lifestyle.”

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

quotation marks to show the exact words taken from a book or an article.
Your task is to add quotation marks where they belong.

Example:
•Original: The article said, Exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle.
•Corrected: The article said, “Exercise is important for a healthy
lifestyle”.

Now it's your turn! Add quotation marks to the following

sentences:
1. The book stated, “Reading helps improve vocabulary.”

2. The author explained, “Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.”

3. The scientist wrote, “Photosynthesis is essential for plant growth.”

4. The author noted, “The character’s journey symbolizes hope.”

5. The newspaper reported, “The event will take place next Saturday.”

6. The magazine article mentioned, “Technology is changing our lives.”

7. The guidebook advised, “Always carry a map when hiking.”

8. The recipe instructed, “Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.”

9. The historian claimed, “the ancient city was discovered in 1922.”

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Apostrophes

Apostrophes
Rule 1: Showing Ownership
• Use an apostrophe to show that something belongs to
someone.

• Example: That is Sarah’s book.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

apostrophes to show ownership. Your task is to add apostrophes where
they belong.

Example:
•Original: Emilys hat is on the hook.
•Corrected: Emily’s hat is on the hook.

Now it's your turn! Add apostrophes to the following

sentences:

1. This is John’s backpack.

2. The dog’s collar is red.

3. Put Jane’s notebook on her desk.

4. The cat’s toy is under the table.

5. Is that Michael’s phone?

6. The teacher's desk is neat and tidy.

7. My brother’s bike is in the garage.

8. The baby’s bottle is empty.

9. I borrowed Max’s pen.

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Apostrophes

Apostrophes
Rule 2: Contractions
• Use an apostrophe to combine two words into one by replacing
the missing letters.
• Example: Do not becomes don’t
Don’t forget your homework!

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

apostrophes in the contractions. Your task is to add apostrophes where
they belong.

Example:
•Original: They are ready to go.
•Corrected: They’re ready to go.

Now it's your turn! Change the underlined words into

contractions by combining them and adding an apostrophe:

1. I don’t like broccoli.

2. You can’t go to the party.

3. She’s going to the store.

4. They’ve been waiting for an hour.

5. We’re going to the zoo tomorrow.

6. It’s a sunny day outside.

7. I’ll help you with your homework.

8. We shouldn’t be late.

9. You’re my best friend.

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Apostrophes

Apostrophes
Rule 3: Plural Possession
• When something belongs to more than one person or thing, put
the apostrophe after the “s”.

• Example: The students’ desks are in rows.

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Some sentences are missing

apostrophes to show plural possession. Your task is to add apostrophes
where they belong.

Example:
•Original: The teachers lounge is on the second floor.
•Corrected: The teachers’ lounge is on the second floor.

Now it's your turn! Add apostrophes to the following

sentences:

1. The dogs’ bowls are empty.

2. The artists’ paintings were displayed in the gallery.

3. The cats’ beds are in the living room.

4. The two boys’ toys are scattered across the room.

5. Al of the girls’ uniforms are neatly pressed.

6. The kids’ shoes are in the hallway.

7. The workers’ tools are in the shed.

8. The musicians’ instruments are tuned.

9. The players’ jerseys are red and white.

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