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Punctuation Scavenger Hunt Checklist
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Punctuation Scavenger Hunt Checklist
A community adventure club is preparing a notice for its next trip, but punctuation has gone missing. Read each clue carefully, hunt for the errors, and rewrite the text correctly. Use New Zealand spelling. In direct speech, use single quotation marks; put punctuation inside the closing quotation mark when it belongs to the spoken words.
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Each numbered clue is a separate piece of writing. Some contain several punctuation errors; at least one is already correct. Fix capitals only if punctuation requires them, and preserve the original meaning.
1.The trip notice reads: meet at the library at 9 am bring a raincoat a drink and a snack. Rewrite it with correct punctuation.
2.A club member wrote: after the walk we will stop for lunch however please pack your own food. Rewrite the sentence with punctuation that makes its meaning clear.
3.The gear list says: We need torches, warm layers, sturdy shoes, and a first aid kit. Is the punctuation correct for a New Zealand list? Choose the best answer.
- Yes. The commas separate the list items correctly; the final comma before ‘and’ is optional.
- No. A comma must never appear before ‘and’ in a list.
- No. The sentence needs a question mark.
- No. Every list item needs a full stop.
4.The trip leader’s message is written: ‘are we meeting beside the gate’ asked Maia. Rewrite it with correct punctuation and capitalisation.
5.The draft says: ‘Watch out’ shouted Wiremu ‘the track is slippery’ Rewrite the direct speech using New Zealand single quotation marks and correct punctuation.
6.A sign reads: Please stay on the marked path and keep the gate closed. Is its punctuation correct? Choose the best answer.
- Yes. It joins two commands correctly.
- No. Use a full stop after ‘path’ because the sign has two complete commands.
- No. A question mark is needed after ‘path’.
- No. Add a comma after ‘closed’.
- No. Add a comma before ‘and’.
7.The weather update says: Although the morning began sunny the forecast now warns of heavy rain. Add the punctuation needed after the opening clause.
8.One clue is already punctuated correctly: ‘We’ll leave at half past ten,’ said Hana. True or false? Choose an answer and identify the punctuation feature that supports it.
TrueFalse
9.Repair the announcement: bring a jacket, a hat and sunscreen the walk may be windy. Add punctuation so the two ideas are not joined incorrectly.
10.Make a final checklist entry: write one original sentence inviting someone on the trip. Include a list of at least three items and punctuate it correctly.
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