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Punctuation Basics Practice

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Punctuation Basics Practice

Camp story writing illustration

📚 Part 1: Identifying Punctuation Marks

1. Which punctuation mark should end this sentence about camp?

"We roasted marshmallows by the fire last night"

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!

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2. What punctuation mark is missing from this excited sentence?

"What an amazing adventure we had"

.

!

?

3. Which sentence uses commas correctly in a list?

We packed tents, sleeping bags, and torches.

We packed tents sleeping bags, and torches.

We packed, tents sleeping bags and torches.

4. What punctuation marks are needed for this speech?

Sarah said I can't wait to go hiking tomorrow

Speech marks only

Speech marks and a comma

Speech marks and a full stop

✏️ Part 2: Fixing Sentences

5. Add the missing punctuation to this camp story sentence:

when we arrived at camp we saw the beautiful lake mountains and native bush

6. Rewrite this as two complete sentences with correct punctuation:

We went kayaking it was so much fun we saw some tui birds

7. Add speech marks and other punctuation to show what the camp leader said:

The camp leader announced everyone needs to be ready for the bush walk at 9 o'clock

🏕️ Part 3: Writing Your Camp Story

8. Write 3 sentences about a camp experience (real or imaginary). Include:

• One statement with a list using commas

• One question

• One sentence with speech marks

9. Check your writing above. Tick the punctuation marks you used correctly:

Capital letters at the start of sentences

Full stops at the end of statements

Question mark for questions

Commas in lists

Speech marks for talking

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