Punctuations and Capital letters – English Grammar Exercises

Grammar Exercises

Instructions: Add the correct punctuation marks to each sentence.

  1. where are you going
  2. The flowers smell lovely
  3. Please close the window
  4. What a beautiful rainbow
  5. My birthday is in December
  6. Can you solve this puzzle
  7. We visited the museum yesterday
  8. Keep your books neatly arranged
  9. How exciting this game is
  10. Do you know the answer
  11. My father enjoys gardening
  12. Stop talking at once
  13. What an amazing performance
  14. Is the train on time
  15. The children are playing outside

Answers

  1. Where are you going?
  2. The flowers smell lovely.
  3. Please close the window.
  4. What a beautiful rainbow!
  5. My birthday is in December.
  6. Can you solve this puzzle?
  7. We visited the museum yesterday.
  8. Keep your books neatly arranged.
  9. How exciting this game is!
  10. Do you know the answer?
  11. My father enjoys gardening.
  12. Stop talking at once.
  13. What an amazing performance!
  14. Is the train on time?
  15. The children are playing outside.

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence using capital letters and the correct punctuation.

  1. my brother lives in delhi
  2. where did you buy this book
  3. please switch off the lights
  4. wow that was an exciting match
  5. we visited agra during our holidays
  6. can you help me with this question
  7. my favourite subject is science
  8. stop running in the corridor
  9. what a lovely painting
  10. is today your birthday
  11. our school organised a sports day
  12. never waste water
  13. how fast the cheetah runs
  14. did you finish your homework
  15. the stars shine brightly at night

Answers

  1. My brother lives in Delhi.
  2. Where did you buy this book?
  3. Please switch off the lights.
  4. Wow! That was an exciting match!
  5. We visited Agra during our holidays.
  6. Can you help me with this question?
  7. My favourite subject is Science.
  8. Stop running in the corridor.
  9. What a lovely painting!
  10. Is today your birthday?
  11. Our school organised a Sports Day.
  12. Never waste water.
  13. How fast the cheetah runs!
  14. Did you finish your homework?
  15. The stars shine brightly at night.

Instructions: Insert commas wherever necessary.

  1. Aarushi bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.
  2. After dinner we went for a walk.
  3. Yes I understand the question.
  4. Liam Noah Ethan and Mason joined the football team.
  5. During the holidays we visited Jaipur Rajasthan and Udaipur.
  6. Well I think you are right.
  7. Before leaving lock all the doors.
  8. My sister who lives in Mumbai is a doctor.
  9. Finally we reached the top of the hill.
  10. On Monday Tuesday and Wednesday we have music practice.
  11. Fortunately everyone reached safely.
  12. To my surprise the test was easy.
  13. However we decided to stay indoors.
  14. In the evening we played badminton.
  15. First mix the flour sugar and butter.

Answers

  1. Aarushi bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
  2. After dinner, we went for a walk.
  3. Yes, I understand the question.
  4. Liam, Noah, Ethan, and Mason joined the football team.
  5. During the holidays, we visited Jaipur, Rajasthan, and Udaipur.
  6. Well, I think you are right.
  7. Before leaving, lock all the doors.
  8. My sister, who lives in Mumbai, is a doctor.
  9. Finally, we reached the top of the hill.
  10. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, we have music practice.
  11. Fortunately, everyone reached safely.
  12. To my surprise, the test was easy.
  13. However, we decided to stay indoors.
  14. In the evening, we played badminton.
  15. First, mix the flour, sugar, and butter.

Instructions: Rewrite the sentences using apostrophes where needed.

  1. The girls bicycle is new.
  2. I cant believe my eyes.
  3. The dogs tail was wagging.
  4. Theyre waiting outside.
  5. Kiara notebook is missing.
  6. The teachers desk is neat.
  7. We wont be late.
  8. The boys football rolled away.
  9. Its raining heavily today.
  10. The childrens playground is clean.
  11. Shes reading an interesting novel.
  12. The birds nests were damaged.
  13. Youre my best friend.
  14. The players jerseys are clean.
  15. Didnt you hear the bell?

Answers

  1. The girl’s bicycle is new.
  2. I can’t believe my eyes.
  3. The dog’s tail was wagging.
  4. They’re waiting outside.
  5. Kiara’s notebook is missing.
  6. The teacher’s desk is neat.
  7. We won’t be late.
  8. The boy’s football rolled away.
  9. It’s raining heavily today.
  10. The children’s playground is clean.
  11. She’s reading an interesting novel.
  12. The birds’ nests were damaged.
  13. You’re my best friend.
  14. The players’ jerseys are clean.
  15. Didn’t you hear the bell?

Instructions: Add all the missing punctuation marks.

  1. where did you keep my pencil
  2. wow that cake tastes delicious
  3. please dont forget your lunch
  4. Mira Kabir and Zoya went to the zoo
  5. the earth moves around the sun
  6. whose bag is lying near the door
  7. weve completed our project
  8. what an incredible magician
  9. my mothers birthday is tomorrow
  10. can you lend me your ruler
  11. yes i have already finished the work
  12. the lions roar frightened everyone
  13. stop making so much noise
  14. isnt this your notebook
  15. after breakfast we left for school

Answers

  1. Where did you keep my pencil?
  2. Wow! That cake tastes delicious!
  3. Please don’t forget your lunch.
  4. Mira, Kabir, and Zoya went to the zoo.
  5. The Earth moves around the Sun.
  6. Whose bag is lying near the door?
  7. We’ve completed our project.
  8. What an incredible magician!
  9. My mother’s birthday is tomorrow.
  10. Can you lend me your ruler?
  11. Yes, I have already finished the work.
  12. The lion’s roar frightened everyone.
  13. Stop making so much noise.
  14. Isn’t this your notebook?
  15. After breakfast, we left for school.

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence using the correct punctuation marks. Use full stops (.), commas (,), question marks (?), exclamation marks (!), colons (:), and semicolons (;) wherever required.

  1. My favourite colours are red blue green and yellow
  2. What time does the movie begin
  3. The library closes at 6 p m
  4. Hurray we won the football match
  5. You will need the following items notebook pencil ruler and eraser
  6. The sun was shining the birds were singing
  7. Please wait here until I return
  8. My cousins Arjun Meera and Ethan are visiting us
  9. How beautifully the children have decorated the classroom
  10. The train was delayed however the passengers remained calm
  11. She packed everything clothes shoes books and toiletries
  12. Did you remember to lock the door
  13. We visited Paris France during our vacation
  14. I enjoy reading my sister prefers painting
  15. Congratulations you have completed the challenge

Answers

  1. My favourite colours are red, blue, green, and yellow.
  2. What time does the movie begin?
  3. The library closes at 6 p.m.
  4. Hurray! We won the football match!
  5. You will need the following items: notebook, pencil, ruler, and eraser.
  6. The sun was shining; the birds were singing.
  7. Please wait here until I return.
  8. My cousins, Arjun, Meera, and Ethan, are visiting us.
  9. How beautifully the children have decorated the classroom!
  10. The train was delayed; however, the passengers remained calm.
  11. She packed everything: clothes, shoes, books, and toiletries.
  12. Did you remember to lock the door?
  13. We visited Paris, France, during our vacation.
  14. I enjoy reading; my sister prefers painting.
  15. Congratulations! You have completed the challenge!

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence using the correct punctuation marks. Use full stops (.), commas (,), question marks (?), exclamation marks (!), colons (:), and semicolons (;) wherever required.

  1. My hobbies are reading swimming cycling and sketching
  2. Can you tell me the way to the museum
  3. What an exciting science experiment
  4. We bought the following fruits apples oranges mangoes and grapes
  5. The rain stopped the children ran outside to play
  6. My best friends Zara Lucas and Dev are in Class Six
  7. The meeting begins at 10 a m
  8. The weather was cold nevertheless we continued our trek
  9. Please bring these items glue scissors coloured paper and tape
  10. Why are you standing outside
  11. The teacher said Practice regularly success will follow
  12. We reached home safely everyone was relieved
  13. Oh no I forgot my homework
  14. The famous cities we visited were Rome Venice and Florence
  15. Work hard stay humble and never stop learning

Answers

  1. My hobbies are reading, swimming, cycling, and sketching.
  2. Can you tell me the way to the museum?
  3. What an exciting science experiment!
  4. We bought the following fruits: apples, oranges, mangoes, and grapes.
  5. The rain stopped; the children ran outside to play.
  6. My best friends, Zara, Lucas, and Dev, are in Class Six.
  7. The meeting begins at 10 a.m.
  8. The weather was cold; nevertheless, we continued our trek.
  9. Please bring these items: glue, scissors, coloured paper, and tape.
  10. Why are you standing outside?
  11. The teacher said, “Practice regularly; success will follow.”
  12. We reached home safely; everyone was relieved.
  13. Oh no! I forgot my homework.
  14. The famous cities we visited were Rome, Venice, and Florence.
  15. Work hard, stay humble, and never stop learning.

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence using the correct punctuation marks wherever required. Use full stops (.), commas (,), question marks (?), exclamation marks (!), colons (:), semicolons (;), apostrophes (‘), quotation marks (” “), hyphens (-), dashes (—), and parentheses ( ) where appropriate.

  1. my sister said i will help you tomorrow
  2. We packed the following items clothes shoes toiletries snacks and medicines
  3. The museum was closed we returned home disappointed
  4. what a wonderful surprise
  5. The ten year old boy won the chess competition
  6. My grandparents who live in Chennai are visiting us next week
  7. The train arrives at 730 pm dont be late
  8. The captain shouted everyone stay calm
  9. The weather was perfect sunny cool and pleasant
  10. My favourite authors are Ruskin Bond JK Rowling and Sudha Murty
  11. The meeting was scheduled for Friday however it was postponed until Monday
  12. The little puppy wagged its tail it was excited to see its owner
  13. Can you answer this question what is the capital of Australia
  14. We visited Jim Corbett National Park Uttarakhand during our holidays
  15. Rahul forgot his lunch box his water bottle and his homework
  16. Our school will organise three competitions debate painting and quiz
  17. The well known scientist delivered an inspiring speech
  18. Dont forget to submit your project before Friday
  19. We reached the station early the train however had already left
  20. My cousin Maya aged 12 enjoys reading mystery novels

Answers

  1. My sister said, “I will help you tomorrow.”
  2. We packed the following items: clothes, shoes, toiletries, snacks, and medicines.
  3. The museum was closed; we returned home disappointed.
  4. What a wonderful surprise!
  5. The ten-year-old boy won the chess competition.
  6. My grandparents (who live in Chennai) are visiting us next week.
  7. The train arrives at 7:30 p.m.; don’t be late.
  8. The captain shouted, “Everyone, stay calm!”
  9. The weather was perfect—sunny, cool, and pleasant.
  10. My favourite authors are Ruskin Bond, J. K. Rowling, and Sudha Murty.
  11. The meeting was scheduled for Friday; however, it was postponed until Monday.
  12. The little puppy wagged its tail—it was excited to see its owner.
  13. Can you answer this question: What is the capital of Australia?
  14. We visited Jim Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand) during our holidays.
  15. Rahul forgot his lunch box, his water bottle, and his homework.
  16. Our school will organise three competitions: debate, painting, and quiz.
  17. The well-known scientist delivered an inspiring speech.
  18. Don’t forget to submit your project before Friday.
  19. We reached the station early; the train, however, had already left.
  20. My cousin Maya (aged 12) enjoys reading mystery novels.

Instructions: Rewrite the paragraph using correct punctuation and capital letters.

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last sunday my cousins and i visited the science museum it was full of interesting models did you know that some robots could answer questions wow we really enjoyed the visit after returning home we thanked our parents for the wonderful trip

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my friend oliver asked can you come to my birthday party on saturday i replied yes id love to everyone was excited because there would be games music and delicious food

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during the holidays we travelled to shimla the weather was pleasant the mountains looked beautiful what an unforgettable journey it was

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tomorrow our class will visit the city library please remember to bring your notebook pencil eraser and ruler said our teacher we will read interesting books complete a fun activity and borrow one book to take home dont forget your homework either because it must be submitted before we leave

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oh no i forgot my umbrella now im completely wet said ethan as he hurried home a few minutes later his sister arrived with a raincoat what a relief it was together they walked home laughing despite the heavy rain

Answers

1.

Last Sunday, my cousins and I visited the Science Museum. It was full of interesting models. Did you know that some robots could answer questions? Wow! We really enjoyed the visit. After returning home, we thanked our parents for the wonderful trip.

2.

My friend Oliver asked, “Can you come to my birthday party on Saturday?” I replied, “Yes, I’d love to!” Everyone was excited because there would be games, music, and delicious food.

3.

During the holidays, we travelled to Shimla. The weather was pleasant, and the mountains looked beautiful. What an unforgettable journey it was!

4.

Tomorrow, our class will visit the City Library. “Please remember to bring your notebook, pencil, eraser, and ruler,” said our teacher. We will read interesting books, complete a fun activity, and borrow one book to take home. “Don’t forget your homework either,” she reminded us, “because it must be submitted before we leave.”

5.

“Oh no! I forgot my umbrella. Now I’m completely wet,” said Ethan as he hurried home. A few minutes later, his sister arrived with a raincoat. What a relief it was! Together, they walked home laughing despite the heavy rain.