Punctuation Marks (Basics) for classes 6 to 10

1. Capitalization: Always capitalize the first word of a sentence and proper nouns (e.g., names, places).
2. Full Stops: Use full stops to end declarative sentences.
3. Commas in Lists: When listing three or more items, use commas to separate them (e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas).
4. Quotation Marks: Enclose direct speech or quotations in quotation marks (e.g., She said, “I will be there soon.”).
5. Apostrophes: Use apostrophes to indicate possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or in contractions (e.g., don't for do not).
6. Exclamation Marks: Use exclamation marks to express strong emotion or urgency (e.g., Watch out!).
7. Question Marks: End interrogative sentences with question marks (e.g., Are you coming to the party?).

Practice here:

1. the teacher asked where is your homework
2. my brother said i will help you with your project
3. the flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully said my mother
4. can you believe it said john we won the game
5. she told me that she was going to visit her grandmother next week
6. it was a beautiful day for a picnic said my friend
7. the cat jumped onto the table and knocked over a glass of water
8. have you seen my keys asked Srujana i can’t find them anywhere
9. during our vacation we visited paris london and rome
10. wow that was an amazing performance shouted the audience
11. the dog wagged its tail and barked happily at the children
12. my father said we will go to the beach tomorrow
13. she whispered i have a secret to tell you
14. the rain fell softly on the roof as we sat inside
15. he exclaimed what a beautiful sunset we have today
16. my sister asked can you help me with my homework
17. the teacher reminded us to bring our books to class
18. they wondered if it would snow this winter
19. the movie was so exciting that i forgot to eat my popcorn
20. she announced we are having a surprise party for mom
21. the children laughed as they played in the park
22. he told me that he would call me later tonight
23. my grandmother always says kindness is important in life
24. the clock struck midnight and the party was still going strong
25. she smiled and said thank you for your help
26. i asked him if he wanted to join us for dinner
27. they cheered as their team scored the winning goal
28. it was a lovely day for a picnic in the park
29. my friend exclaimed wow that was an incredible concert
30. she wondered where her favorite book had gone
31. the sun began to set casting a golden glow over the horizon
32. my cousin said i will visit you during the holidays
33. he sighed and said i wish i could travel the world
34. the teacher explained that practice makes perfect
35. she asked do you want to go for a walk later
36. the flowers in the vase were wilting and needed water
37. he shouted watch out for that car
38. my parents told me that honesty is the best policy
39. they planned to go hiking in the mountains next weekend
40. she smiled and replied yes i would love to join you

Practice these too:

1. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
   A) the dog barked loudly and the owner shouted come here max
   B) The dog barked loudly and the owner shouted, "Come here, Max."
   C) The dog barked loudly and the owner shouted come here max
   D) The dog barked loudly, and the owner shouted come here max

Answer: B) The dog barked loudly and the owner shouted, "Come here, Max."

2. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
   A) my sister said i will help you with your project
   B) My sister said, "I will help you with your project."
   C) My sister said i will help you with your project
   D) my sister said, I will help you with your project

Answer: B) My sister said, "I will help you with your project."

3. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
   A) can you believe it asked john we won the game
   B) Can you believe it? asked John. We won the game!
   C) Can you believe it? asked John, we won the game!
   D) Can you believe it asked John we won the game

Answer: B) Can you believe it? asked John. We won the game!

4. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
   A) she told me that she was going to visit her grandmother next week
   B) She told me that she was going to visit her grandmother next week.
   C) she told me that she was going to visit her grandmother next week.
   D) She told me that she was going to visit her grandmother next week

Answer: B) She told me that she was going to visit her grandmother next week.

5. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
   A) it was a beautiful day for a picnic said my friend
   B) It was a beautiful day for a picnic, said my friend.
   C) It was a beautiful day for a picnic said my friend.
   D) It was a beautiful day for a picnic said my friend

Answer: B) It was a beautiful day for a picnic, said my friend.

6. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
   A) have you seen my keys asked sarah i can’t find them anywhere
   B) Have you seen my keys? asked Sarah; I can’t find them anywhere.
   C) Have you seen my keys? asked Sarah. I can’t find them anywhere.
   D) have you seen my keys asked Sarah i can’t find them anywhere

Answer: C) Have you seen my keys? asked Sarah. I can’t find them anywhere.

7. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
   A) during our vacation we visited paris london and rome
   B) During our vacation, we visited Paris, London, and Rome.
   C) During our vacation we visited Paris London and rome
   D) during our vacation we visited Paris London and Rome

Answer: B) During our vacation, we visited Paris, London, and Rome.

8. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
   A) wow that was an amazing performance shouted the audience
   B) Wow! That was an amazing performance! shouted the audience.
   C) Wow! That was an amazing performance! shouted the audience.
   D) wow that was an amazing performance shouted the audience

Answer: C) Wow! That was an amazing performance! shouted the audience.

9. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
   A) he exclaimed what a beautiful sunset we have today
   B) He exclaimed, "What a beautiful sunset we have today!"
   C) he exclaimed what a beautiful sunset we have today!
   D) He exclaimed what a beautiful sunset we have today

Answer: B) He exclaimed, "What a beautiful sunset we have today!"

10. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
    A) my father said we will go to the beach tomorrow
    B) My father said, "We will go to the beach tomorrow."
    C) My father said we will go to the beach tomorrow
    D) my father said "we will go to the beach tomorrow"

Answer: B) My father said, "We will go to the beach tomorrow."

11. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
    A) she asked do you want to go for a walk later
    B) She asked, "Do you want to go for a walk later?"
    C) She asked do you want to go for a walk later?
    D) she asked, do you want to go for a walk later

Answer: B) She asked, "Do you want to go for a walk later?"

12. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
    A) the clock struck midnight and the party was still going strong
    B) The clock struck midnight, and the party was still going strong.
    C) The clock struck midnight and the party was still going strong
    D) the clock struck midnight and the party was still going strong.

Answer: B) The clock struck midnight, and the party was still going strong.

13. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
    A) My grandmother always says kindness is important in life
    B) My grandmother always says, "Kindness is important in life."
    C) my grandmother always says kindness is important in life.
    D) My grandmother always says kindness is important in life

Answer: B) My grandmother always says, "Kindness is important in life."