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Punctuation

Punctuation helps readers understand how a sentence should sound. This KS2 English quiz teaches the purpose of different punctuation marks in writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Ellipses are the mysterious punctuation marks that make readers wonder what happens next.

In KS2 English, pupils learn that punctuation marks help organise writing, add clarity, and show emotion or emphasis. They signal pauses, stops, and questions for readers.

Key Terms

Punctuation: The marks in writing that separate sentences and clarify meaning.
Comma: A small pause in a sentence, used to separate ideas or items in a list.
Full Stop: A mark that shows the end of a sentence.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is punctuation in English grammar?

Punctuation is the use of marks like commas, full stops, and question marks to make writing clear and easy to read.

Why is punctuation important?

Punctuation helps readers understand meaning, emotion, and rhythm. Without it, writing can be confusing or misunderstood.

What are examples of punctuation marks?

Examples include commas, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, colons, and semicolons.

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1 .

Correct the punctuation of the following sentence.
i didn't really want to go shopping but my mother made me come with her

I, didn't really want to go shopping, but my mother made me come with her.

I didn't really want to go shopping but my mother made me come with her.

I didn't really want to go shopping, but my mother made me come with her.

I didn't really want to go shopping but my mother made me come, with her.

Two separate sentences such as 'I didn't really want to go shopping' and 'My mother made me come with her' can be joined by using such words as 'but' or 'yet'. A comma should come before the conjunction in this case.

2 .

Correct the punctuation of the following sentence.
Sally who lives next door has just come back from her holiday in Greece

sally who lives next door has just come back from her holiday in Greece.

Sally who lives next door has just come back, from her holiday in Greece.

Sally, who lives next door has just come back from her holiday in Greece

Sally, who lives next door, has just come back from her holiday in Greece.

The clause 'who lives next door' adds extra information about Sally.

3 .

Correct the punctuation of the following sentence.
what are you planning for the party

What are you planning for the party.

What are you planning for the party?

what are you planning for the party?

What are you, planning for the party?

All sentences need a capital letter at the beginning and either a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark at the end.

4 .

Correct the punctuation of the following sentence.
they were determined to see the concert

They we're determined to see the concert.

They were determined to see the concert

They were determined to see the concert.

They were determined, to see the concert.

Forgetting capital letters and full stops is a very common mistake.

5 .

Correct the punctuation of the following sentence.
I went to the shop to buy chocolate crisps popcorn and juice

I went to the shop to buy chocolate, crisps, popcorn and juice.

I went to the shop to buy, chocolate, crisps, popcorn and juice.

I went to the shop to buy chocolate, crisps, popcorn, and juice.

I went to the shop, to buy chocolate crisps popcorn and juice.

Commas are used to separate items in a list. The last two items, however, are joined by an 'and' and have no comma.

6 .

Correct the punctuation of the following sentence.
There seemed to be hundreds of ice cream flavours in the end I chose vanilla

There seemed to be hundreds of ice cream flavours, in the end, I chose vanilla.

There seemed to be hundreds of ice cream flavours in the end, I chose vanilla.

There seemed to be hundreds of ice cream flavours, in the end I chose vanilla.

There seemed to be hundreds of ice cream flavours; in the end, I chose vanilla.

If they are on a related subject, two complete sentences can be joined by a semicolon instead of a connective/conjunction.

7 .

Correct the punctuation of the following sentence.
stop shouted the security guard

"Stop! shouted the security guard"

"Stop" shouted the security guard!

"Stop," Shouted the security guard.

"Stop!" shouted the security guard.

The rules for dialogue are complex - for extra practise, try the Direct Speech quiz.

8 .

Correct the punctuation of the following sentence.
the rain which was unexpected completely ruined the picnic

The rain, which was unexpected, completely ruined the picnic.

The rain which was unexpected completely ruined the picnic.

The rain which was unexpected, completely ruined the picnic.

The rain which was unexpected completely ruined, the picnic.

'The rain completely ruined the picnic' would be a complete sentence. The clause 'which was unexpected' is additional information about the rain and should be set apart with a pair of commas.

9 .

Correct the punctuation of the following sentence.
after three weeks of blazing sunshine we were happy to see the rain