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Punctuation Error Correction

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Punctuation Error Correction

Read each item carefully. Correct punctuation and capital letters where needed. Use New Zealand spelling.

Correct the Sentences

Rewrite each sentence with the punctuation and capital letters it needs. For the fragment, complete the thought and punctuate your completed sentence.

1.on saturday mia and leo rode their bikes beside the river
2.“have you seen my lunchbox asked hana
3.We packed sandwiches pears crackers and a bottle of water for the trip
4.After the final bell rang.
5.The wind grew stronger the clouds rolled in we hurried indoors

Name the Punctuation Problem

Choose the best answer for each item.

6.“Unless we leave soon” does not express a complete thought. What is it?
  • A run-on sentence
  • A sentence fragment
  • A list missing commas
  • A sentence with an incorrect capital
7.“The tūī landed on the fence it sang loudly.” What is the main punctuation problem?
  • A run-on sentence
  • A missing apostrophe
  • A sentence fragment
  • A capital letter in the wrong place
8.“Charlotte said we can start now.” Which punctuation marks are needed to show Charlotte’s exact words?
  • Speech marks
  • Brackets
  • Apostrophes
  • A hyphen
9.Match each punctuation mark to its usual job.
  • Full stop
  • Question mark
  • Comma
  • Speech marks
  • Shows the end of a direct question
  • Shows the end of a statement
  • Separates items in a list
  • Show the exact words someone says

Explain and Write

Use your understanding of punctuation to answer these questions.

10.In “Before the match began, the players warmed up,” why is there a comma after “began”?
11.Write one sentence about an activity you enjoy. Include a capital letter and the correct end punctuation.
12.Check your sentence about an activity. Rewrite it below if you find a punctuation or capital-letter error.

3 printable pages

  • Punctuation Error Correction, page 1 of 3: Correct the Sentences

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  • Punctuation Error Correction, page 2 of 3: Name the Punctuation Problem, Explain and Write

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  • Punctuation Error Correction, page 3 of 3: 11. Write one sentence about an activity you enjoy. Include a capital letter and the…

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