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Sentence Structure and Punctuation

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Sentence Structure and Punctuation

Sentence Structure and Punctuation

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📝 Part 1: Complete Sentences

1. Circle the groups of words that make complete sentences:

The cat sleeps on the mat.

Running in the park.

My sister plays netball.

After school today.

We went to the beach yesterday.

2. What makes a complete sentence? Circle the correct answer:

Just a subject

A subject and a verb that tells a complete idea

Just a verb

Any group of words

🔤 Part 2: Capital Letters and Full Stops

3. Add capital letters and full stops to these sentences:

the dog barks loudly ____

my friend lives in auckland ____

we are learning about punctuation ____

the kiwi is new zealand's national bird ____

4. Write three complete sentences about your favourite animal. Remember to use capital letters and full stops!

📋 Part 3: Commas in Lists

5. Add commas to separate the items in these lists:

I bought apples bananas oranges and grapes.

My favourite colours are red blue green and yellow.

We need pencils erasers rulers and paper for art class.

The farm had cows sheep pigs and chickens.

6. Write a sentence listing four things you like to do at the weekend. Use commas correctly:

🎯 Part 4: Commas After Introductory Phrases

7. Add commas after the introductory phrases in these sentences:

After lunch we played outside.

In the morning I brush my teeth.

During winter we wear warm clothes.

Before school starts I eat breakfast.

8. Match the sentence beginnings with their endings. Draw lines to connect them:
After the rain stopped,
In the library,
Before bedtime,
During summer holidays,
we must whisper quietly.
I read a story.
we saw a beautiful rainbow.
we go to the beach.

✏️ Part 5: Fix the Sentences

9. Rewrite these sentences with correct punctuation and capital letters:

Example: after school i play with my friends

a) my teacher has books pens markers and stickers

b) in new zealand we have beaches mountains forests and lakes

c) before dinner we wash our hands

10. Write your own sentence that includes:

• A capital letter at the beginning

• A list with commas

• A full stop at the end

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