Punctuations
(Level 1)
Punctuations are the special marks we use to
make reading easier and more fun.
These marks tell us where to stop, where to take a
little break, and how to know what the words are
saying.
Period/Full Stop (.)
A period is a small dot that is used at the end of a
sentence. It tells us that the sentence is finished.
It is like the stop sign of writing. It tells you when to
hit the brakes and take a pause.
Example: I love to read.
Comma (,)
Used to take a small pause and list things.
Like a little pause button in a sentence, like taking a
quick breath before you keep talking.
Example: I have a cat, a dog, and a fish.
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Punctuations
(Level 1)
Question Mark (?)
A question mark is a symbol that is
used at the end of a sentence to show
that it is a question.
Example: What is your name?
Exclamation Mark (!)
used at the end of a sentence to show strong
feelings like excitement or surprise.
like a cheerleader who jumps up and down
and shouts "Yay! Great job! Woo-hoo!"
Example: Look at the beautiful flowers!
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Punctuation Practice
Write the correct punctuation mark ( . ? ! )
.
1. My cat is named Pat ____
?
2. What is your favorite ice cream flavor ____
3. Look at the big yellow bus ____
!
4. Can you tie your shoes ____
?
5. I love to play outside ____
.
6. How old are you ____
>
.
7. That is a very tall building ____
?
8. When is your birthday ____
9. I can count to ten ____
.
10. Did you see the clown at the circus ____
?
11. I have a new bicycle ____
.
12. Are we there yet ____
?
13. Wow, this game is fun ____
!
14. Do you want to play tag with me ____
?
15. I got a gold star on my paper ____
.
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Punctuation Practice
Read each sentence and rewrite it with the commas in the right
places.
1. I have a dog a cat and a fish.
_____________________________
I have a dog, a cat and a fish.
2. My favorite fruits are apples oranges and bananas.
My favourite fruits are apples , oranges
_______________________________
and bananas.
3. For breakfast I had toast eggs and juice.
For breakfast, I had toast eggs
____________________________
and juice.
4. Can we play with blocks cars and dolls?
Can we play with blocks, cars and dolls?
_____________________________
5. We saw elephants giraffes and lions at the zoo.
We saw elephants, giraffes and lions at the
__________________________________
zoo.
6. My friends Arun Raju and Neha are coming to my party.
My friends Arun, Raju and Neha are coming to my party.
__________________________________
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Answer Keys
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1. My cat is named Pat.
2. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
3. Look at the big yellow bus!
4. Can you tie your shoes?
5. I love to play outside.
6. How old are you?
7. That is a very tall building.
8. When is your birthday?
9. I can count to ten.
10. Did you see the clown at the circus?
11. I have a new bicycle.
12. Are we there yet?
13. Wow, this game is fun!
14. Do you want to play tag with me?
15. I got a gold star on my paper.
Page 4
1. I have a dog, a cat and a fish.
2. My favorite fruits are apples, oranges and bananas.
3. For breakfast I had toast, eggs and juice.
4. Can we play with blocks, cars and dolls?
5. We saw elephants, giraffes and lions at the zoo.
6. My friends Arun, Raju and Neha are coming to my
party.
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