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Punctuation (Primary 3)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
__ a nice day.
a)
Its
b)
It's
2.
It's __ car.
a)
Johns
b)
John's
c)
Johns'
3.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
4.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
5.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
6.
Did you brush your teeth
a)
.
b)
,
c)
?
d)
!
7.
I have a big brown dog
a)
?
b)
&
c)
!
d)
.
8.
Pick that up now
a)
!
b)
?
c)
;
d)
.
9.
What is the point of an exclamation mark?
a)
it shows that you've asked a question forcefully
b)
to make it clear you've said something funny
c)
 to show that something is surprising or forceful
10.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
It is Mary's sons ball.
b)
It's Marys son's ball.
c)
Its Mary's son's ball
d)
It is Mary's son's ball.
11.

What does a comma do?

a)

make the sentence stop

b)

make a pause

c)

ask a question

d)

sound excited

12.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back. 
b)
Before reaching the summit the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back. 
c)
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back. 
d)
Before reaching the summit the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back. 
13.
How old are you
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
14.
My name is Lucy
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
15.
Wow that movie was AWESOME
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
16.
Are we there yet
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
17.
Do you like cookies
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
18.
I am in 4th grade
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
19.
OUCH that hurt
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
20.

What is your name

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

21.
My mom likes flowers
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
22.
What is your favorite color
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
23.
Your backpack is so COOL
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
24.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
25.
Do you need help
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
26.
There are seven colors in the rainbow
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
27.
What is your favorite subject
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
28.
What an amazing book
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
29.
My favorite color is pink
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
30.
When is your bed time
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
31.
I am 10 years old
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
32.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
This is my car
b)
this is my car
c)
this is my car
d)
This is my car.
33.
Where are you from___
a)
.
b)
!
c)
?
d)
''
34.
I don_t like wasting my time for nothing.
a)
,
b)
'
c)
?
d)
"
35.
_This is a great party_ she said.
a)
''
b)
'
c)
?
d)
!
36.
This is Moosa_s house.
a)
?
b)
''
c)
'
d)
!
37.
I like English_math and science.
a)
,
b)
''
c)
?
d)
!
38.
Our class is the best class in the school_
a)
?
b)
.
c)
"
d)
,
39.
which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
Ali was born in Sohar in 2012
b)
ali was born in Sohar in 2012.
c)
Ali was born in sohar in 2012.
d)
Ali was born in Sohar in 2012.
40.
Did you enjoy unit 2_
a)
!
b)
?
c)
.
d)
"
41.
Wow that movie was AWESOME
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
42.
Are we there yet
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
43.
Do you like cookies
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
44.

I am in 1st grade

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

45.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My favorite colors are pink blue and yellow.

b)

My favorite colors are pink, blue and yellow.

c)

My favorite colors are pink, blue, and yellow.

46.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

She doesnt understand why she failed the test.

b)

She doesn't understand why she failed the test.

c)

She does'nt understand why she failed the test.

47.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Is Mrs Jackson our substitute teacher today.

b)

Is Mrs. Jackson our substitute teacher today?

c)

Is Mrs. Jackson our substitute teacher today.

48.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

George Washington was born on February 22. 1732.

b)

George, Washington was born on February 22 1732.

c)

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.

49.

Which one of the following marks represents a comma:

a)

?

b)

:

c)

!

d)

.

e)

,

50.

Which sentence is correct:

(1) Emma asked herself what she can do to become first in the grade?

(2) Emma asked herself what she can do to become first in the grade.

a)

(1)

b)

(2)

51.

Fill in the missing punctuation mark:

What day is it today_

a)

?

b)

.

c)

:

d)

,

e)

!

52.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

The teacher shouted, "Be quiet Ona!"

b)

The teacher shouted, "Be quiet Ona,"

c)

The teacher shouted, "Be quiet Ona?"

d)

The teacher shouted, "Be quiet Ona."

53.

Choose the correct spelling of this mark (!) :

a)

Egclamation

b)

Exclamation

c)

Exclaimation

d)

Exsclaimation

54.

Fill in the missing punctuation mark:

Rebecca's mom went to the shop and bought eggs _ bread _ milk and sweets.

a)

?

b)

,

c)

.

d)

:

e)

!

55.

Fill in the missing punctuation mark: Do not do that_

a)

,

b)

.

c)

!

d)

?

e)

:

56.

Which one of the following marks represents a full stop:

a)

?

b)

!

c)

:

d)

.

e)

,

57.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Where is Georgia going?

b)

Were is Georgia going?

c)

Where is Georgia going.

d)

Were is Georgia going.

58.

Which one of the following marks represents a question:

a)

?

b)

!

c)

:

d)

.

e)

,

59.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Lea always beats Seth in a race?

b)

Lea always beats Seth in a race.

c)

Lea always beats Seth in a race!

d)

Lea always beats Seth in a race,

60.

When do we use an exclamation mark?

(Choose the correct answers.)

a)

To show we are speaking softly.

b)

To show we are giving a command.

c)

To show we are asking a question.

d)

To show we are shouting.

e)

All of the above.

61.

When do we use a comma in a sentence?

(Choose the correct answers.)

a)

To separate items in a list.

b)

To show a break in the sentence.

c)

All of the above.

62.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Gemma wants a apple and Kai wants an pear.

b)

gemma wants an apple and kai wants a pear.

c)

Gemma wants an apple and Kai wants a pear.

d)

Gemma wants an apple and kia wants a pear.

63.
What type of punctuation does this sentence need?
Math is my favorite subject ___
a)
!
b)
?
c)
.
d)
,
64.
What goes at the end of this sentence?
WOW!  Did you see that ___
a)
!
b)
.
c)
?
d)
,
65.
Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma! 
a)
Correct
b)
Let's eat, grandma!
c)
Let's, eat grandma! 
66.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We ate chicken, rice, carrots.
b)
We are chicken, rice, and carrots.
c)
We are chicken, rice, and, carrots.
67.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
You may have, hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.
b)
You may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink. 
c)
You may have hot chocolate; hot tea; or coffee to drink. 
d)
You may have hot chocolate or hot tea or coffee, to drink. 
68.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter. 
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
69.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
70.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
71.
Where should the comma go in the following sentence?

It's been raining outside but I still want to go the zoo.
a)
still,
b)
outside,
c)
raining, 
d)
The sentence does not need commas
72.
Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.
a)
Insert comma after "think"
b)
Insert comma directly after "though"
c)
Insert comma after the word shy
d)
No comma needed
73.
What sentence uses the comma correctly? 
a)
This cool awesome sentence is totally worth your time.
b)
This cool, awesome sentence is totally worth your time.
c)
This cool, awesome, sentence, is totally worth your time.
d)
This cool awesome sentence is, totally, worth your time.
74.
Where does the comma go?
Sandy who is my best friend, is president of our class.
a)
Sandy,
b)
who,
c)
best,
d)
president,
75.
Where does the comma go?
I knew the answer; however I was too shy to raise my hand.
a)
knew,
b)
however,
c)
shy,
d)
raise,
76.
Where does the comma go?
We went to the mall the movies, and the park.
a)
went,
b)
to,
c)
mall,
d)
We,
77.
Where does the comma go?
My sister was sad so I told her a joke.
a)
sister,
b)
her,
c)
sad,
d)
so,
78.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
'Mary is trying hard in school this semester,' her father said.
b)
"Mary is trying hard in school this semester, her father said."
c)
"Mary is trying hard in school this semester," her father said.
d)
Mary is trying hard in school this semester, her father said.
79.
Will you help me
a)
?
b)
.
c)
!
80.
This mark is used to show excitement or emphasis.
a)
ellipsis
b)
hyphen
c)
parentheses
d)
exclamation point
81.
This mark is used at the end of a question.
a)
exclamation point
b)
question mark
c)
period
d)
colon
82.
This mark is used to note the end of a declarative sentence.
a)
period
b)
quotation mark
c)
parenthesis
d)
apostrophe
83.
Is the following Sentence correct. : the room is black.
a)
yes
b)
no
84.
Is the following Sentence correct. : This english test is easy.
a)
no
b)
yes
85.
What word needs to be capitalized in this sentence? Bob and i went to the store to get some orange juice.
a)
i
b)
store
c)
orange
d)
juice
86.

What is used at the end of a sentence to show excitement

a)

Exclamation point

b)

Comma

c)

Period

d)

Colon

87.

What goes at the end of this sentence?

The boy went to the store

a)

.

b)

?

88.

Which sentence is correct

a)

halloween is on a wednesday this year

b)

Halloween is on a Wednesday this year.

89.

Did she say her name was Lucy or Jane ____

a)

?

b)

.

c)

!

90.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
b)
On Friday, June 4, 2015 I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
c)
On Friday June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
d)
On Friday June 4 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
91.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
After discussing the text, we agreed that Somerset Maugham could tell a good story. 
b)
After discussing the text we agreed that Somerset Maugham could tell a good story. 
c)
After discussing the text, we agreed that Somerset, Maugham could tell a good story. 
d)
After discussing the text we agreed that Somerset, Maugham could tell a good story. 
92.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
His mom's shoes are expensive. 
b)
His mom's shoe's are expensive.
c)
His moms shoe's is expensive.
d)
His moms shoes is expensive. 
93.

Did you remember to study last night

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

94.

We are going to take a spelling test

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

95.

Brush your teeth before school

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

96.
What is one reason to use an apostrophe?
a)
to exaggerate a specific event
b)
to join two words in a contraction
c)
to create a pause in a sentence
d)
to mean "note what follows"
97.
Which rule below is not a comma rule?
a)
use a comma between items in a series
b)
use a comma between the date and year
c)
use a comma between the state and zip code
d)
use a comma between two independent clauses
98.
Which apostrophe is used incorrectly?
a)
Doesn't
b)
the classes’ hours
c)
James' dog
d)
boss’s
99.
How does using an apostrophe show possession with a singular noun?
a)
putting an apostrophe after the s
b)
adding an apostrophe plus the letter s
c)
adding es after an apostrophe
d)
All of the above
100.
How does using an apostrophe show possession with a plural noun?
a)
adding es after an apostrophe
b)
adding an apostrophe plus the letter s
c)
put an apostrophe after the s
d)
all of the above

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