Punctuation Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Paragraph Correction
Instructions: Correct the punctuation errors in the passage below. Rewrite the corrected sentences neatly in the
space provided.
The Joy of Reading: An Endless Adventure
Many readers say reading opens doors to new worlds(1) Some even call it “the best way to travel without leaving
home(2)” Books offer excitement knowledge and adventure (3) They can make you laugh cry or even shout in
surprise (4)
Certain readers love mystery novels—they enjoy solving puzzles alongside the detective (5) Others prefer fantasy
books with dragons magic and epic battles (6) You might hear a reader say “I can’t put this book down(7)” when
they find a thrilling story.
Libraries aren’t just quiet places for studying; they’re filled with discoveries (8) You’ll see shelves stacked with
books magazines and newspapers (9) Some readers love the feeling of flipping through pages (especially old
books) smelling the paper and hearing the soft rustle(10)
Here’s something interesting did you know the first public library opened more than 2,000 years ago (11) It’s
amazing how stories continue to connect people from all around the world (12)
No. Error (Bold) Correction
1 worlds(1)
2 home(2)
3 (3)
4 (4)
5 (5)
6 (6)
7 (7)
8 (8)
9 (9)
10 rustle(10)
11 (11)
No. Error (Bold) Correction
12 (12)
Exercise 2: Rewrite Sentences
Instructions: Rewrite each sentence with the correct punctuation.
1. dont forget to bring your brothers jacket its cold outside
2. I have three favourite sports football basketball and tennis
3. She asked what time does the movie start
4. My dad said Ill pick you up at 5 oclock
5. Wow that was an amazing performance
6. I have visited many places Paris London and Rome
7. The new student who arrived yesterday is very friendly
8. You need these items for the trip a sleeping bag a torch and some snacks
9. He was tired however he continued walking
10. The author wrote the following words Never give up on your dreams
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instructions: Choose the correct punctuation for each sentence.
1. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
A. Its a beautiful day outside.
B. It’s a beautiful day outside.
C. Its’ a beautiful day outside.
2. Which is punctuated correctly?
A. Please bring the following items a pencil, a ruler, and an eraser.
B. Please bring the following items; a pencil, a ruler, and an eraser.
C. Please bring the following items: a pencil, a ruler, and an eraser.
3. Which sentence shows correct use of quotation marks?
A. My brother said, “Let’s go to the park.”
B. My brother said, “Let’s go to the park”.
C. My brother said “Let’s go to the park.”
4. Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage:
A. The cat sat on the mat and licked, its paw.
B. The cat sat on the mat and licked its paw.
C. The cat sat on the mat, and licked its paw.
5. Which sentence uses the em dash correctly?
A. She was nervous—but excited—about her first day at school.
B. She was nervous – but excited – about her first day at school.
C. She was nervous but—excited about her first day at school.
6. Choose the correct use of a question mark:
A. Why are you late.
B. Why are you late!
C. Why are you late?
7. Which sentence correctly uses brackets?
A. He visited the museum (it was very crowded) last week.
B. He visited the museum [it was very crowded] last week.
C. He visited the museum {it was very crowded} last week.
8. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
A. She was tired, however, she kept walking.
B. She was tired; however, she kept walking.
C. She was tired; however she kept walking.
Exercise 4: Match and Insert
Part 1: Match the punctuation mark to its use.
Punctuation Mark Use
1. Full stop (.) A. To show someone is speaking
2. Comma (,) B. To end a statement
3. Apostrophe (’) C. To separate items in a list
4. Question mark (?) D. To show possession or missing letters
5. Quotation marks (“ ”) E. To ask something
1 2 3 4 5
Answer Key
Exercise 1 Answer:
No. Error Correction
1 worlds(1) worlds. (full stop)
2 home(2) home.” (quotation marks + full stop inside quote)
3 (3) excitement, knowledge, and adventure. (commas + full stop)
4 (4) laugh, cry, or even shout in surprise! (commas + exclamation point)
5 (5) novels—they enjoy solving puzzles alongside the detective. (em dash + full stop)
6 (6) dragons, magic, and epic battles. (commas + full stop)
7 (7) say, “I can’t put this book down!” (comma, quotation marks, exclamation point)
8 (8) discoveries; (semicolon)
9 (9) books, magazines, and newspapers. (commas + full stop)
10 rustle(10) rustle. (full stop after bracket phrase)
11 (11) interesting: did you know the first public library opened more than 2,000 years ago? (colon +
question mark)
12 (12) amazing how stories continue to connect people from all around the world. (full stop)Exercise 2
Answer:
Answers as provided in earlier answer.
Exercise 3 Answer:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. B
Exercise 4 Answer:
Part 1:
1–B
2–C
3–D
4–E
5–A
Part 2:
1. My friend’s birthday is tomorrow.
2. Did you see the new movie?
3. I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
4. She said, “Let’s go to the beach.”
5. We played outside, then we ate lunch.
