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📝 Part 1: Punctuation Detective

Instructions: Read each sentence and identify what punctuation is missing. Choose the correct answer.

1. The witness said I saw the suspect running towards the station

Add quotation marks: The witness said "I saw the suspect running towards the station."

Add a colon: The witness said: I saw the suspect running towards the station.

Add a semi-colon: The witness said; I saw the suspect running towards the station.

2. The report highlighted three main issues traffic congestion, poor lighting, and inadequate signage

Add quotation marks before "traffic"

Add a colon after "issues"

Add a semi-colon after "issues"

3. The headteacher was pleased with the results however, she wanted improvements in attendance

Add quotation marks around the whole sentence

Add a colon after "results"

Add a semi-colon after "results"

4. Which of these sentences use punctuation correctly? (Tick all that apply)

The student explained: "I forgot my homework at home."

The survey revealed two problems; noise and litter.

She completed her work; therefore, she could leave early.

The teacher said: the test is tomorrow.

✏️ Part 2: Add the Missing Punctuation

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence with the correct punctuation marks.

5. The councillor stated We need to address this problem immediately

6. The investigation found several concerns broken windows damaged playground equipment and poor security

7. The library was closed for repairs consequently students had to study elsewhere

8. Write your own report sentence that includes:

• A quotation with quotation marks
• A colon to introduce a list or explanation
• A semi-colon to link related ideas

🔍 Part 3: Quick Reference Check

9. Match each punctuation mark to its correct use by writing the letter in the box:

A. Quotation marks (" ")
B. Colon (:)
C. Semi-colon (;)

_____ To show someone's exact words

_____ To introduce a list or explanation

_____ To link closely related sentences or separate complex list items

10. Circle the correctly punctuated sentence:

Option 1: The mayor announced; "The new park will open next month."

Option 2: The mayor announced: "The new park will open next month."

Option 3: The mayor announced "The new park will open next month".

Report Punctuation Practice

Report Punctuation Practice

📝 Part 1: Punctuation Detective

✏️ Part 2: Add the Missing Punctuation

🔍 Part 3: Quick Reference Check

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