Instructions
Read each section carefully and complete the tasks. Pay close attention to the details in each question. Good luck!
Punctuation
1. Apostrophes
Add apostrophes ( ' ) in the correct places in the sentences below.
- The dogs toy was missing.
- Its raining outside.
- The teachers books were on the desk.
2. Commas in Sentences
Insert commas ( , ) where they are needed in these sentences.
- After lunch we went to the park.
- My sister who is very loud loves singing.
- I bought apples bananas oranges and grapes.
3. Punctuating Speech
Rewrite the following sentences with the correct punctuation for direct speech (e.g., speech marks, capital letters, commas).
- harry said lets go swimming
- _________________________________________________________
- i cant believe it shouted emily
- _________________________________________________________
4. Semi-Colons & Colons
Add either a semi-colon ( ; ) or a colon ( : ) to these sentences to make them grammatically correct.
- I have visited three capital cities Paris Rome and Madrid.
- There are three things I love reading writing and drawing.
- The sun was setting it was time to go home.
Spelling
5. Commonly Confused Words
Circle or underline the correct word in each sentence.
- I couldn’t bare / bear the noise.
- The dog wagged it’s / its tail.
- We are going to the cinema over there / their / they’re.
6. Correct the Mistakes
Find the spelling mistake in each sentence and rewrite the sentence correctly on the line below.
- I am definately going to the party.
- _________________________________________________________
- It was a wierd experience.
- _________________________________________________________
- She wore a beautifull dress.
- _________________________________________________________
7. Suffixes
Add the correct suffix from the list (-able, -ible, -tion, -sion) to complete each word.
- rely → reli______
- decide → deci______
- extend → exten______
- permit → permis______
8. Spelling in Context
Write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) that correctly uses all of the following words:
necessary, beginning, occurred, separate, embarrass
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Answer Key
Punctuation
1. Apostrophes
- The dog's toy was missing.
- It's raining outside.
- The teachers' books were on the desk. (Refers to more than one teacher. Teacher's would be correct for one teacher.)
2. Commas in Sentences
- After lunch, we went to the park.
- My sister, who is very loud, loves singing.
- I bought apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes.
3. Punctuating Speech
- Harry said, "Let's go swimming." OR "Let's go swimming," Harry said.
- "I can't believe it!" shouted Emily.
4. Semi-Colons & Colons
- I have visited three capital cities: Paris, Rome, and Madrid.
- There are three things I love: reading, writing, and drawing.
- The sun was setting; it was time to go home.
Spelling
5. Commonly Confused Words
- I couldn’t bear the noise.
- The dog wagged its tail.
- We are going to the cinema over there.
6. Correct the Mistakes
- I am definitely going to the party.
- It was a weird experience.
- She wore a beautiful dress.
7. Suffixes
- rely → reliable
- decide → decision
- extend → extension
- permit → permission
8. Spelling in Context
- Answers will vary. Ensure all five words (necessary, beginning, occurred, separate, embarrass) are used and spelled correctly within a coherent paragraph.