📝 Part 1: Apostrophe Practice

1. Circle the correctly punctuated sentence:

The dog's bone was buried in the yard.

The dogs' bone was buried in the yard.

The dogs bone was buried in the yard.

2. Add apostrophes where needed in these sentences:

a) The students books were left in the classroom.

b) Its going to rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

c) James car wouldnt start this morning.

d) The childrens playground is being renovated.

3. Circle whether each apostrophe shows possession or contraction:

a) "I can't believe it's already Friday!"

Possession

Contraction

b) "Sarah's laptop needs charging."

Possession

Contraction

c) "They're planning a surprise party."

Possession

Contraction

🔤 Part 2: Comma Usage

4. Add commas where needed in these sentences:

a) Before we leave for the concert we need to buy tickets.

b) The weather was cold wet and miserable all week.

c) "I'm going to the shops" said Mum "to buy groceries."

d) On 15/03/2024 our school will host the regional athletics championships.

5. Which sentence uses commas correctly?

My favourite subjects are English, maths, science, and art.

My favourite subjects are English maths, science and, art.

My favourite subjects are, English maths science and art.

❓ Part 3: Question Marks and Exclamation Points

6. Add the correct punctuation (? or !) to these sentences:

a) What time does the bus arrive___

b) Watch out for that car___

c) How much does a movie ticket cost___

d) That's absolutely brilliant___

e) Could you please pass the salt___

7. Check all sentences that need question marks:

Where did you put my keys

I wonder what's for dinner tonight

Can you help me with this maths problem

She asked if we were coming to the party

💬 Part 4: Speech Marks and Dialogue

8. Add speech marks and other punctuation to this dialogue:

The teacher announced Tomorrow we will have a test on punctuation

Oh no groaned Tom I haven't studied yet

Don't worry replied Emma I can help you revise tonight

9. Which dialogue is punctuated correctly?

"I'm going to the library," said Kate. "Do you want to come?"

"I'm going to the library" said Kate "Do you want to come?"

"I'm going to the library," said Kate "do you want to come?"

🔧 Part 5: Mixed Punctuation Challenge

10. Rewrite this paragraph with correct punctuation:

Original text: last weekend my family and i went to rotorua we visited the thermal pools ate hangi and bought some souvenirs its such a beautiful place to visit said dad i cant wait to go back next year

11. Create your own dialogue between two people discussing their weekend plans. Use correct punctuation:

12. Match each punctuation mark with its main purpose:

1. Apostrophe (')

2. Comma (,)

3. Question mark (?)

4. Speech marks (" ")

A. Shows someone is speaking

B. Separates items in a list

C. Shows possession or contraction

D. Shows a question is being asked

Year 10 Punctuation Practice

Year 10 Punctuation Practice

📝 Part 1: Apostrophe Practice

🔤 Part 2: Comma Usage

❓ Part 3: Question Marks and Exclamation Points

💬 Part 4: Speech Marks and Dialogue

🔧 Part 5: Mixed Punctuation Challenge

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