Class 3 Topic Punctuation

5. Different types of punctuation marks:
1. Capital
Letters…
A to Z
2. Full
Stop
.
4. Exclamation
mark
!
6. Apostrophe
’
3. Question
mark
?
5. Comma
,

6. Capital Letter
A capital letter is used
- for abbreviation or short form of a word MA, MBA, CBSE
- for titles Mr., Mrs., Dr.,

7. (Imperative)
(Declarative)

10. We use a comma
• to separate words or a group of words in a sentence.
For example:
We had coffee, cheese and crackers and grapes.
• to set off a name from the rest of a sentence.
For example:
Julie, have you finished the project?
• to separate one-word (or two-word) expressions, such as please, yes, no, well, however, sadly,
unfortunately, in fact, oh yes, from the rest of the sentence.
For example:
Yes, he did the work.
Give me a glass of water, please.

12. Topic - Punctuation
Practice Work

13. Read each sentence and choose the correct punctuation mark.
1. I am so excited to see my family for Christmas ______
2. What day of the week is your favorite ______
3. You need to do your homework right after dinner ______
4. Please take out the trash when you get home ______
5. My favorite team won the game ______
6. What did you want to eat for lunch ______
7. I had a great time at your party ______
8. Do you know what time it is ______
9. How do we get to the amusement park ______

14. 1. Read each sentence and choose the correct punctuation mark.
1. I am so excited to see my family for Christmas ______
2. What day of the week is your favorite ______
3. You need to do your homework right after dinner ______
4. Please take out the trash when you get home ______
5. My favorite team won the game ______
6. What did you want to eat for lunch ______
7. I had a great time at your party ______
8. Do you know what time it is ______
9. How do we get to the amusement park ______

15. 2. Rewrite the sentences using the correct punctuation.
1. the capital of great britain is London
2. salima and katya live on hunslet road
3. the teachers at ingram primary school are very good
4. i take the number 74 bus to get to leeds city centre
5. we celebrate christmas on december 25
6. i study english on tuesday morning
The capital of great Britain is London.
Salima and Katya live on Hunslet road.
The teachers at Ingram Primary School are very good.
I take the number 74 bus to get to Leeds City Centre.
We celebrate Christmas on December 25.
I study English on Tuesday morning.

16. 3. Rewrite the sentences below with the correct capitalization.
1. we bought my sister nike sandals from canada.
2. the city of chicago is hosting a christmas festival in december.
3. i learned about president lincoln in a book called “born to lead”.
4. my favourite singer, katy perry, will sing “firework” this saturday.
5. my family visits california to hear the band, maroon 5, in october.
6. in jamaica, we drank a lot of gatorade because it was hot there in july.
7. for thanksgiving, we visit my grandpa in new mexico.
8. in january, mayor henderson will be giving away a new toyota camry.
We bought my sister Nike sandals from Canada.
The city of Chicago is hosting a Christmas festival in December.
I learned about President Lincoln in a book called “Born to Lead”.
My favourite singer, Katy Perry, will sing “Firework” this Saturday.
My family visits California to hear the band, Maroon 5, in October.
In Jamaica, we drank a lot of Gatorade because it was hot there in July.
For Thanksgiving, we visit my grandpa in New Mexico.
In January, Mayor Henderson will be giving away a new Toyota Camry.

17. 4. Use commas to separate words in a series. Use commas to separate words in a list:
1) I have an apple a clementine a sandwich and a granola bar in my lunch.
2) Nick likes to play soccer baseball and hockey
3) Natasha has one older sister one younger sister and a brother.
4) Put the utensils the dishes and the glasses on the table.
5) There are pencils erasers and scissors on each table.
6) Give me some glue some paper and the markers
I have an apple, a clementine, a sandwich and a granola bar in my lunch.
Nick likes to play soccer, baseball and hockey.
Natasha has one older sister, one younger sister and a brother.
Put the utensils, the dishes and the glasses on the table.
There are pencils, erasers and scissors on each table.
Give me some glue, some paper and the markers.

18. 5. Place the apostrophes in the sentences below.
1. I cant go with you to grandmothers house.
2. Im heading to Joes store later.
3. I put our two dogs food in the cupboard.
4. Avas choice of clothes isnt always following the latest style.
5. I cant seem to solve this math problem.
6. I dont think my moms hat will fit me.
7. Everyones playing in Petes back yard.
I can’t go with you to grandmother’s house.
I’m heading to Joe’s store later.
I put our two dogs’ food in the cupboard.
Ava’s choice of clothes isn’t always following the latest style.
I can’t seem to solve this math problem.
I don’t think my mom’s hat will fit me.
Everyone’s playing in Pete’s back yard.

19. 6. Write the contraction for the given
words.
1. she is _______________
2. are not _______________
3. cannot _______________
4. they will ______________
5. I am _______________
6. could have _______________
7. did not _______________
8. does not _______________
9. could not _______________
10.I will _______________
11.had not _______________
12.he is _________________

20. 6. Write the contraction for the given
words.
1. she is _______________
2. are not _______________
3. cannot _______________
4. they will ______________
5. I am _______________
6. could have _______________
7. did not _______________
8. does not _______________
9. could not _______________
10.I will _______________
11.had not _______________
12.he is _________________

21. 7. Read each sentence below and add exclamation marks and other punctuation marks to the sentences with interjections.
1. Ouch ______ That hurt _____
2. Alas _____ We finally arrived _____
3. Geez _____ I can’t believe you just did that _____
4. Yes _____ You got that answer correct ______
5. Oops ______ I dropped my water _____
6. Boo hoo _____ You can’t cry over everything ______
7. Well _____ You did a terrific job _____
8. Cheerio ______ Have a good day ______
9. Rah ______ I hope our team wins ______
10. Yum ______ That food was great ______

22. 7. Read each sentence below and add exclamation marks and other punctuation marks to the sentences with interjections.
1. Ouch ______ That hurt _____
2. Alas _____ We finally arrived _____
3. Geez _____ I can’t believe you just did that _____
4. Yes _____ You got that answer correct ______
5. Oops ______ I dropped my water _____
6. Boo hoo _____ You can’t cry over everything ______
7. Well _____ You did a terrific job _____
8. Cheerio ______ Have a good day ______
9. Rah ______ I hope our team wins ______
10. Yum ______ That food was great ______

25. James said, “I want another game for my birthday!”
“Oh no! There is a fly in my ice cream!” yelled Gina.
“What time is it?” asked Fred.
“I want more milk, please,” said the boy as he looked up.
“I am late again!” complained Julia.

26. The woman asked, “Do you have this blouse in a size medium?”
“Where should I park?” dad asked.
Mark answered, “The answer is four.”
“Take your umbrella” mother said. “It’s going to rain.”
“What is 2 + 2?” the teacher asked

27. Choosing Punctuation Marks Worksheet Answers:
1. ! 2. ? 3. . 4. . 5. . 6. ? 7. . 8. ? 9. ?
Answers
1. she’s
2. aren’t
3. can’t
4. they’ll
5. I’m
6. could’ve
7. didn’t
8. doesn’t
9. couldn’t
10. I’ll
11. hadn’t
12. he’s