Here are some questions about punctuation for a 3rd-grade class, designed to be engaging and
cover a range of common punctuation marks.
Part 1: Multiple Choice Fun
Read the sentence. Which punctuation mark belongs at the end?
1. What is your favorite color a) . b) ? c) !
2. I love to play outside a) ? b) ! c) .
3. Wow that was a huge wave a) . b) ? c) !
4. My friends are Sarah Alex and Mia a) , b) . c) !
5. Do you have a pet a) . b) ? c) ,
Part 2: Punctuation Detective
Read each sentence and circle the correct punctuation mark(s) needed.
1. Look out for the train ( . ? ! )
2. I have a dog a cat and a bird ( , . ? )
3. Where is my jacket ( . , ? )
4. My favorite foods are pizza tacos and ice cream ( , . ! )
5. My name is Sam ( , . ? )
Part 3: Fill in the Blanks
Add the correct punctuation mark(s) to make each sentence complete.
1. What did you have for lunch__
2. We went to the park the zoo and the museum__
3. I am so excited for my birthday__
4. My new crayons are red blue green and yellow__
5. The dog barked loudly__
Part 4: Rewrite It!
Rewrite each sentence correctly, adding all the missing punctuation.
1. what is your favorite animal
2. We read a book a story and a poem
3. Wow what a beautiful flower
4. I am going to the store
5. Did you finish your homework
Part 5: Challenge Question!
1. Look at this sentence: "I like apples bananas and grapes " Where does a comma (,) go?
Rewrite the sentence with the comma in the right place.
2. Why is it important to use punctuation marks when we write? (Hint: Think about how it
helps someone understand what you're saying!)
