📝 Part 1: Punctuation Rules Review

Quick Reminder:

• Capital letters: Start of sentences, proper nouns (names, places), titles

• Full stops: End statements and most abbreviations

• Commas: Separate items in lists, join clauses, set off extra information

• Question marks: End direct questions

• Exclamation marks: Show strong emotion or emphasis

1. Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

my friend sarah lives in auckland.

My Friend Sarah Lives In Auckland.

My friend Sarah lives in Auckland.

my Friend sarah Lives in auckland.

2. What punctuation mark is missing from this sentence: "How far is it to Wellington"

Full stop (.)

Question mark (?)

Exclamation mark (!)

Comma (,)

3. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

I need to buy milk, bread eggs and butter.

I need to buy milk bread, eggs, and butter.

I need to buy milk, bread, eggs and butter.

I need to buy, milk, bread, eggs, and butter.

✏️ Part 2: Sentence Correction

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence below with correct punctuation and capitalisation.

4. what time does the movie start at the cinema in christchurch

5. my teacher mr jones said we need to study for the test on friday

6. wow that was an amazing performance by the all blacks

7. i visited rotorua taupo and hamilton during the school holidays

🔍 Part 3: Error Identification

Instructions: Read each sentence and identify what punctuation errors need to be fixed.

8. "The weather forecast said it would be 25°C today, but its actually quite cold"

Error(s) to fix: _________________________________

9. "My favourite subjects are english maths and science but I dont like PE"

Error(s) to fix: _________________________________

10. Write one paragraph (3-4 sentences) about your favourite weekend activity. Make sure to use correct punctuation and capitalisation.

Basic Punctuation Rules Worksheet

Basic Punctuation Rules Worksheet

📝 Part 1: Punctuation Rules Review

✏️ Part 2: Sentence Correction

🔍 Part 3: Error Identification

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