Punctuation
A. Punctuate this dialogue using capital letters,
commas, full stops, question marks
or exclamatory
marks.
Pulkit: wow I am enjoying the match
Vani: truly How interesting it is getting now
Pulkit: who do you think will be the Man of the
Match
Vani: let us hope that Ravi is declared the Man of
the Match
Pulkit: he is both batting and bowling brilliantly
this time
Vani: bravo Here goes the ball for another four
Pulkit: what is the score now
Vani: are you asking about Ravi’s individual score
Pulkit: yes I just lost track
Vani: you better watch the match in silence now
marks.
Pulkit: wow I am enjoying the match
Vani: truly How interesting it is getting now
Pulkit: who do you think will be the Man of the
Match
Vani: let us hope that Ravi is declared the Man of
the Match
Pulkit: he is both batting and bowling brilliantly
this time
Vani: bravo Here goes the ball for another four
Pulkit: what is the score now
Vani: are you asking about Ravi’s individual score
Pulkit: yes I just lost track
Vani: you better watch the match in silence now
Vani: Truly? How interesting it is
getting now?
Pulkit: Who do you think will be the Man of the
Match?
Vani: Let us hope that Ravi is declared the Man of
the Match.
Pulkit: He is both batting and bowling brilliantly
this time.
Vani: Bravo! Here goes the ball for another four.
Pulkit: What is the score now?
Vani: Are you asking about Ravi’s individual score?
Pulkit: Yes. I just lost track.
Vani: You better watch the match in silence now.
Pulkit: Who do you think will be the Man of the
Match?
Vani: Let us hope that Ravi is declared the Man of
the Match.
Pulkit: He is both batting and bowling brilliantly
this time.
Vani: Bravo! Here goes the ball for another four.
Pulkit: What is the score now?
Vani: Are you asking about Ravi’s individual score?
Pulkit: Yes. I just lost track.
Vani: You better watch the match in silence now.
B. Punctuate these sentences using commas and
semicolons.
1. Harry had to leave in a hurry he remembered
some urgent work.
= Harry had to leave in a hurry, he remembered
some urgent work.
2. The principal the staff the parents and the
students participated in the Peace March.
= The principal, the staff, the parents and the
students participated in the Peace March.
3. Mom packed us some sandwiches wafers fruits
and bottles of lemonades for the journey.
= Mom packed us some sandwiches, wafers, fruits
and bottles of lemonades for the journey.
4. Some people are good at fine arts others are good at sports.
= Some people are good at fine arts; others are
good at sports.
5. Fanny has always been a good speaker perfect at
dance winner in sports and a topper in academics.
= Fanny has always been a good speaker; perfect at
dance; winner in sports and a topper in academics.
6. Macaws parakeets lovebirds and conures are
birds of the parrot family.
= Macaws, parakeets, lovebirds and conures are
birds of the parrot family.
7. We had a great time on the swings my parents
enjoyed their walk.
= We had a great time on the swings; my parents
enjoyed their walk.
8. The plane travelled over highlands lowlands
deserts and oceans.
= The plane travelled over highlands, lowlands,
deserts and oceans.
9. Every morning I water the plants in the balcony
walk my pet in the garden help mother pack sandwiches pack my school bag and help my sister with her shoes.
= Every morning, I water the plants in the balcony;
walk my pet in the garden; help mother pack
sandwiches; pack my school bag and help my
sister with her shoes.
10. Mathematics interests me while History
fascinates my sister.
= Mathematics interests me; while History
fascinates my sister.
C. Rewrite these phrases using
apostrophes at the
correct places.
1. bags belonging to the children
correct places.
1. bags belonging to the children
= the children’s bags
2. the cap belonging to the player
= the player’s cap
3. rules of the class
= the class’ rules
4. the weather of Delhi
= Delhi’s weather
5. the population of India
= India’s population
6. the key of the house
= the house’s key
7. house of Ms. Kanwar
= Ms. Kanwar’s house
8. books belonging to Paras
= Paras’s books
9. dress belonging to her sister-in-law
= her sister-in-law’s dress
10. gun belonging to the soldier
= soldier’s gun
D. Use a hyphen between the correct words in these
sentences.
1. We looked for a pet friendly hotel.
= We looked for a pet-friendly hotel.
2. Metro tracks rest on load bearing pillars.
= Metro-tracks rest on load bearing pillars.
3. There are forty two guests in all.
= There are forty-two guests in all.
4. This is clearly a made up story.
= This is clearly a made-up story.
5. Your father in law called just now.
= Your father-in-law called just now.
6. The party venue was heavily decorated.
= The party-venue was heavily decorated.
7. These are factory made carpets.
= These are factory-made carpets.
8. This story is by a ten year old boy.
= This story is by a ten-year-old boy.
9. Sara gave me three quarters of her share.
= Sara gave me three-quarters of her share.
10. These are low flying aircrafts.
= These are low-flying aircrafts.
E. Punctuate these sentences using capital letters,
commas, full stops, and exclamation mark and
double quotation marks.
1. the kids said let us have soup and bread for
dinner
= The kids said, “Let us have soup and bread for
dinner.”
2. the detective said I have picked up the
fingerprints
= The detective said, “I have picked up the
fingerprints.”
3. i hope they will serve fresh food aboard the flight said Jeet
= “I hope they will serve fresh food abroad the
flight.”, said Jeet.
4. the teacher asked me do you regularly go to the
library
= The teacher asked me, “Do you regularly go to
the library?”
5. sure there will be a reward hamper for the best
singer said the man
= “Sure. There will be a reward hamper for the best
singer.”, said the man.
6. i do not paint anymore I play the guitar these
days said the artist
= “I do not paint anymore, I play the guitar these
days.”, said the artist.
7. no it will take more than an hour to reach the
airport said the taxi driver
= “NO. It will take more than an hour to reach the
airport.” said the taxi driver.
8. dad said do not disturb Mom while she is resting
= Dad said, “Do not disturb Mom while she is
resting.”
9. yay India has launched 104 satellite on one
rocket said the proud Indian
= “Yay! India has launched 104 satellite on one
rocket.”, said the proud Indian.
10. what a perfect day it has been said the class
happily
= “What a perfect day it has been!”, said the class
happily.
F. Punctuate these sentences by using single
quotation marks.
1. Do you agree with the saying Better late than
never?
= Do you agree with the saying ‘Better late than
never’?
2. The essay India in the Twenty-first Century has
been written by me.
= The essay ‘India in the Twenty-first Century’ has
been written by me.
3. I cried out Stop, but the lady drove away.
= I cried out ‘Stop’, but the lady drove away.
4. One of the rules of our family is all should dine
together.
= One of the rules of our family is ‘all should dine
together’.
5. My brother enjoys reading The Tale of Peter
Rabbit.
= My brother enjoys reading ‘The Tale of Peter
Rabbit’.
6. My mother said Don’t ever say I can’t.
= My mother said ‘Don’t ever say I can’t’.
7. The teacher asked us to read the article All about
Planets.
= The teacher asked us to read the article ‘All about
Planets’.
8. The instruction in the manual read Do not touch
when the plug is connected to the socket.
= The instruction in the manual read ‘Do not touch
when the plug is connected to the socket’.
9. My favourite quote from the movie Frozen is Ice
is my life!
= My favourite quote from the movie ‘Frozen’ is
‘Ice is my life’!
10. Megha said I do not care for the warning Do not dare.
= Megha said ‘I do not care for the warning. Do not
dare’.
G. Punctuate this passage with capital letters,
commas and quotation marks.
a rainbow is a curved band of seven colours seen in the sky when the sun shines through rain the seven colours that make up the rainbow are violet indigo blue green yellow orange and red the acronym VIBGYOR makes it easy to remember the colours of the rainbow whenever I see a rainbow in the sky I actually feel lucky when I get to see one also I wish I could climb up this bridge from heaven and reach the other side of it a rainbow is indeed a miracle that makes me feel happy and peaceful.
= A rainbow is a curved band of seven colours seen in the sky when the Sun shines through rain. The seven colours that make up the rainbow are - Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. The acronym VIBGYOR makes it easy to remember the colours of the rainbow. Whenever I see a rainbow in the sky, I remember William Wordsworth's words "My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky." I actually feel lucky when I get to see one also. I wish I could climb up this bridge from heaven and reach the other side of it. A rainbow is indeed a miracle, that makes me feel happy and peaceful.