Punctuation Practice
Mastering Periods, Question Marks, Exclamation Points, Commas & Apostrophes
Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________
Instructions: Add the correct punctuation mark to each sentence.
Remember: . (period) ? (question mark) ! (exclamation point) , (comma) ' (apostrophe)
Part 1: End Punctuation
Add the correct punctuation mark at the end of each sentence: . ? !
1. What is your name___
2. I love to read books___
3. Watch out for that car___
4. Where do you live___
5. That was an amazing game___
6. She goes to school every day___
7. Can you help me with my homework___
8. Stop right there___
Part 2: Commas in Lists
Add commas where needed in these sentences.
1. I need to buy apples oranges bananas and grapes.
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2. My favorite colors are red blue green and yellow.
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3. She likes to swim run bike and dance.
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4. We visited Paris London Rome and Madrid.
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Part 3: Apostrophes in Contractions
Rewrite each pair of words as a contraction using an apostrophe.
1. do not = _______________
2. I am = _______________
3. she is = _______________
4. they are = _______________
5. cannot = _______________
6. we will = _______________
7. he would = _______________
8. it is = _______________
Part 4: Apostrophes for Possession
Add apostrophes to show possession.
1. The dogs bone is buried in the yard.
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2. Marias backpack is very heavy.
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3. The teachers desk is covered with papers.
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4. My brothers bike is red and blue.
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Part 5: Mixed Punctuation Practice
Add all missing punctuation marks to these sentences.
1. Whats your favorite subject in school
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2. I cant believe we won the game
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3. My sisters cat is black white and orange
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4. Where are you going
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Answer Key
Punctuation Practice
Part 1: End Punctuation - Answers
1. What is your name?
2. I love to read books.
3. Watch out for that car!
4. Where do you live?
5. That was an amazing game!
6. She goes to school every day.
7. Can you help me with my homework?
8. Stop right there!
Part 2: Commas in Lists - Answers
1. I need to buy apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
2. My favorite colors are red, blue, green, and yellow.
3. She likes to swim, run, bike, and dance.
4. We visited Paris, London, Rome, and Madrid.
Part 3: Apostrophes in Contractions - Answers
1. don't
2. I'm
3. she's
4. they're
5. can't
6. we'll
7. he'd
8. it's
Part 4: Apostrophes for Possession - Answers
1. The dog's bone is buried in the yard.
2. Maria's backpack is very heavy.
3. The teacher's desk is covered with papers.
4. My brother's bike is red and blue.
Part 5: Mixed Punctuation Practice - Answers
1. What's your favorite subject in school?
2. I can't believe we won the game!
3. My sister's cat is black, white, and orange.
4. Where are you going?