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PUNCTUATION
C L A S S 4 TH
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CONTENTS
PUNCTUATION
C L A S S 4 th
Recommended Time: 7 – 10 Classes
CAPITAL LETTERS PAGE 4
FULL STOP AND COMMA PAGE 22
QUESTION MARK AND EXCLAMATION MARK PAGE 38
COLON, SEMICOLON, AND APOSTROPHE PAGE 52
QUOTATIONS MARKS PAGE 74
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PUNCTUATION
C L A S S 4 th
CAPITAL LETTERS
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EXPLAIN
Observation is one of the greatest powers in the universe
Hi kids, are you ready to learn about the

importance of Punctuation while writing or
reading something? We will also learn how to
use Capitalisation correctly.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to know

why we use punctuation and identify where we
use capital letters while writing.
1. PUNCTUATION
When we speak, we change the pitch and tone of our voice to match what we are
saying. When we write, we also want to express our questions, sentences or
exclamations.
DEFINITION
We use punctuation to make it easier for people to
understand our written words.
Read these two passages.
josie in kuala lumpur

fans of josie see grab your cameras and head for the
majestic hotel this wednesday the famous singer is
passing through kuala lumpur on her way to sydney
where she will give three performances to promote her
latest album jos do you want to buy tickets well tickets
for the shows are selling like hotcakes but if you enter
our competition today you stand a chance of winning
two tickets for wednesdays concert.
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Josie in Kuala Lumpur
Fans of Josie See, grab your cameras and head for the
Majestic Hotel this Wednesday. The famous singer is
passing through Kuala Lumpur on her way to Sydney,
where she will give three performances to promote her
latest album, “Jos”. Do you want to buy tickets? Well,
tickets for the shows are selling like hotcakes, but if you
enter our competition today, you stand a chance of
winning two tickets for Wednesday’s concert.
Which of these passages is easier to

read and understand?
The second passage is easier to read and understand because of

punctuation.
DEFINITION
Punctuation refers to signs that we use in writing to
make the meaning of our sentences clear. These signs
include full stops, commas, question marks, colons,
semi-colons, apostrophes, and quotation marks.
Punctuation also includes capitalisation.
Punctuation help us know
1 When one sentence ends and another begins.
2 When to take a pause in a sentence.
3 When there is a question or an exclamation.
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We must always begin a new sentence with a capital letter.
REMEMBER
2. CAPITALISATION
Dear Jill,
My family and I are in Paris, France. We arrived here on

Saturday and will be spending the Christmas holiday in
this city.
We have been eating a lot. There are many restaurants to

choose from. All of us like the delicious French food. My
brother said, “Yummy!”.
We are going to Disneyland tomorrow. I can’t wait to see

Mickey Mouse and Cinderella.
Best wishes,
Karen.
DEFINITION
Capital letters are sometimes called upper case
letters.
Uses of Capital Letters:

For the first word in:
1 A sentence:
We visited many different sites.

This is my new house.
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2 A greeting or closing phrase:
Best wishes.
Good morning.
Yours sincerely.
3 Direct speech:
Zoka said, “Yummy!”.

“Did you enjoy the concert?” Lizzie asked.
4 Places:
Shallow Creek.
Golden Beach.
Paris.
5 People, pets, and special characters:

Zoka.
Josie See.
Roxy.
6 Street, roads, and buildings:
Black Desert.
Shallow Creek
Stormy Hospital.
7 Religious figures:
God.
Buddha.
Jesus Christ.
For the titles in:
1 People:
Mr. Daka.
Dr. Jhus.
Queen Pemba.
Captain Spark.
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2 Books, plays, songs, newspapers, films, paintings, and poems:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
The New York Times.
Mona Lisa.
Other uses:
1 The personal pronoun I:

I am very happy now.
She laughed when I said I didn’t know what to do.
2 Initials in people’s names:
My doctor is Dr B.L. Grizzi.

R.L. Stevenson is my favorite author.
3 Days of the week and months of the year:
We arrived here on Sunday.

Their party is on 19th August.
4 Special days and special events:
Christmas Day.
Hanukkah.
Chinese New Year.
5 Nationalities and languages:
Indian.
German.
English.
Thai.
• Punctuation helps us to read better.

• We learn how to pause and stop in the correct places.
SUMMARY • We always start a new sentence with a Capital letter.
• Names of people, nationalities, places, and books or movies
always need to be capitalized.
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PRACTICE
Master what you have learnt
easy
1 C O N C E P T B O X – Complete the concept capsules below:
a) Definition (in your own words) Characteristics / Facts
Punctuation
Examples Non-Examples
b) Definition (in your own words) Characteristics / Facts
Capitalisation
2 T R U E o r F L A S E - State whether the following statements are True

or False:
a) We use punctuation to make it easier for True False
people to understand our written words.
b) Punctuation refers to signs that we use in True False
writing to make the meaning of our
sentences clear.
c) Full stops are sometimes called upper case True False
letters.
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d) We use capital letters to pause and stop in True False
the correct places.
e) Names of people, nationalities, places, and True False
books or movies always need to be
capitalized.
f) We always start a new sentence with a True False
punctuation mark.
3 R I G H T o r W R O N G - Select if the capital letter is right or wrong:
a ) Captain Spark b) Wednesday c) lizZi
RIGHT WRONG RIGHT WRONG RIGHT WRONG
d) Jhus e) daKa f) Kuala
RIGHT WRONG RIGHT WRONG RIGHT lWRONG

umpur
4 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Find the circled punctuation then choose the correct

punctuation rule!
a ) Lizzi, please get the story book from the library.
When one sentence ends and another begins.
When to take a pause in a sentence.
When there is a question or an exclamation.
b ) Where is Simba?
c) Jhus was reading a book. Pemba was colouring a picture.

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normal
5 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Choose the correct capitalisation rule!
a ) Good morning.
First word in a:
Sentence Greeting Direct speech Place
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b ) Golden Beach
First word in a:
1
c ) Zoka said, “Yummy!”.
First word in a:
1
d ) We visited many different sites.
First word in a:
1
e ) “Did you enjoy the concert?” Lizzie asked.
First word in a:
1
6 R I G H T o r W R O N G - Pick the rule being use then select if the capital
letter is right or wrong:
a ) Black Desert b ) Jesus Christ

People, pets, and special characters People, pets, and special characters
Streets, roads, and buildings Streets, roads, and buildings
Religious figures Religious figures
RIGHT WRONG RIGHT WRONG
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c ) Roxy d ) shallow Creek
e ) Buddha f) zokA
7 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Choose the correct capitalisation rule!
a ) Dr. Jhus. b ) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Refers to a person Refers to a person
Refers to something written Refers to something written
Titles in: Titles in:
People Written works People Written Works
1 1
c) Queen Pemba. d ) The New York Times.

People Written Works People Written Works
1 1
e ) Mona Lisa. f) Captain Spark.

People Written Works People Written Works
1 1
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8 F i n d t h e C a p i t a l ! - Find and circle the capital then choose the
correct capitalisation rule!
a ) She laughed when I said I didn’t know what to do.

The personal pronoun I Initials in people’s names Nationalities and languages
Days of the week and months of the year Special days and special events
b ) My doctor is Dr B.L. Grizzi.

c) Chinese New Year.

d ) English.
e ) Their party is on the 19th August.

f) We arrived here on Sunday.

g ) I am very happy now.

h ) Indian.
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9 B U C K E T T H I S – Circle the capital letter in each sentence then
place the word in the correct bucket!
a ) Good morning. b ) God. c) Golden Beach.
d ) My doctor is Dr B.L. Grizzi. e ) This is my new house.
f) Chinese New Year. g ) We arrived here on Sunday.
h ) She laughed when I said I didn’t know what to do.
i) Stormy Hospital. j) I am very happy now.
k ) “Did you enjoy the concert?” Lizzie asked. l) Indian.
First Words
Certain Titles Other Uses
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10 F i l l m e u p - Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word:
a) is my new house.
This this
b) Zoka , “Yummy!”.
Said said
c) Golden is my favourite places!
Beach beach
d) The coffee is for , of course!
Roxy roxy
e) Jhus will see you now.
Dr. dr.
f) The Lord of the is my favourite book!
Rings rings
g) I am happy now.
Very very
h) Is it today?
Monday monday
i) Do you like to speak in ?
English english
j) When is Chinese New ?
Year year
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super
11 C A P I T A L I S A T I O N R U L E M A T C H U P - Match the rules for capital
letters on the left with their examples:
First word in a
a)
sentence.
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First word in a
We arrived here on
b) greeting or closing 2.
Sunday.
phrase.
First word in direct
c) 3. Best wishes.
speech
First word of a
d) 4. Stormy Hospital.
place.
First word of
e) people, pets, and 5. Captain Spark.
special characters.
First word of a
This is my new
f) street, roads and 6.
house.
buildings.
First word of a Mona Lisa.
g) 7.
religious figure.
h) Titles in people. 8. Christmas Day.
Titles in written
i) 9. Josie See.
works.
The personal
j) 10. I am very happy now.
pronoun I.
Initials in people’s
k) 11. Zoka said, “Yummy!”.
names.
Days of the week My doctor is Dr B.L.
l) and months of the 12. Grizzi.
year.
Special days and German.
m) 13.
special events.
Nationalities and
n) 14. Paris.
languages.
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12 R I G H T O R W R O N G ? - Rewrite each sentence with the correct
capital letters:
a) their party is on 19th august.
b) r.l. stevenson is my favorite author.
c) “did you enjoy the concert?” lizzie asked.
d) good Morning.
e) we visited many different sites.
f) she laughed when i said i didn’t know what to do.
13 E X A M P L E T R A I N – Give an example for each of the questions below:
a) Names of
people
b) People’s
initials
c) Names of
religious
figures
d) Titles of
people
e) Special days
or events
f) Days and
months
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olympiad
14 C O R R E C T T H E S T O R Y – Rewrite the story below by adding all

the missing capital letters:
josie in kuala lumpur

fans of josie see grab your cameras and head for the majestic hotel
this wednesday the famous singer is passing through kuala lumpur
on her way to sydney where she will give three performances to
promote her latest album jos do you want to buy tickets well tickets
for the shows are selling like hotcakes but if you enter our
competition today you stand a chance of winning two tickets for
wednesdays concert.
15 R U L E B O O K – Write all the rules for capitilisation in a rulebook

along with examples for each one:
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16 T H E C A P I T A L L E T T E R – Circle all the capital letters used in
this letter then write down all the rules for capitalisation shown in
the letter:
Dear Jill,
My family and I are in Paris, France. We arrived here on

Saturday and will be spending the Christmas holiday in this
city.
We have been eating a lot. There are many restaurants to

choose from. All of us like the delicious French food. My
brother said, “Yummy!”.
We are going to Disneyland tomorrow. I can’t wait to see

Mickey Mouse and Cinderella.
Best wishes,
Karen.
a ) First word in a sentence.
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
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SHARE
Share your achievements!
What were you supposed to learn in this module?
What did you learn in this module?
1.
2.
3.
4.
What still confuses you?
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ANSWERS
EASY 10. a) This

2. a) TRUE b) said
b) TRUE c) Beach
c) FALSE d) Roxy
d) FALSE e) Dr.
e) TRUE f) Rings
f) FALSE g) very
3. a) RIGHT h) Monday
b) RIGHT i) English
c) WRONG j) Year
d) RIGHT SUPER
e) WRONG
f) WRONG 11. a) 6
b) 3
4. a) 2 c) 11
b) 3 d) 14
c) 2 e) 9
NORMAL f) 4
5. a) GREETING g) 1
b) PLACE h) 5
c) DIRECT SPEECH i) 7
d) SENTENCE j) 10
e) DIRECT SPEECH k) 12
6. a) 2, RIGHT l) 2
b) 3, RIGHT m) 8
c) 1, RIGHT n) 13
d) 2, WRONG 12. Rewrite each sentence with the
e) 3, RIGHT correct capital letters.
f) 1, WRONG
13. Write example sentences on
7. a) 1, PEOPLE the blanks given.
b) 2, WRITTEN WORDS
c) 1, PEOPLE OLYMPIAD
d) 2, WRITTEN WORDS 14. Rewrite the story with the
e) 2, WRITTEN WORDS correct capital letters.
f) 1, PEOPLE 15. Write the rules you learned
8. a) 1 from this Module in your
b) 2 rulebook.
c) 5
d) 3 16. Circle the capita letters and
e) 4 write all the rules used in the
f) 4 blanks given.
g) 1
h) 3
i) 5
9. a) FIRST WORDS
b) OTHER USES
c) OTHER USES
d) CERTAIN TITLES
e) FIRST WORDS
f) OTHER USES
g) FIRST WORDS
h) FIRST WORDS
i) CERTAIN TITLES
j) FIRST WORDS
k) FIRST WORDS
l) OTHER USES
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PUNCTUTATION
CLASS 4th
FULL STOP AND COMMA
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EXPLAIN
Hi kids, now that you’re familiar with what

punctuation is, we will look at the different
kinds of punctuation that help us pause between
sentences or within the same sentence. They are
the Full Stop and the Comma.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to

correctly use the full stop and comma in
different sentences.
1. FULL STOP
DEFINITION
We place a full stop at the end of a sentence when it is
not a question or an exclamation.
We can use full stops in other ways too.
There are many

charities in the city,
e.g. S.P.C.A. and the
Red Cross.
It stands for Society for

the Prevention of
What is S.P.C.A.? Cruelty to Animals.
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Uses of full stops:
1 At the end of a sentence.
There are many charities in Singapore.

This organization provides various animal welfare services to the
community.
2 To make a word shorter (abbreviations).
No. 5, e.g., Dept. of Science.
3 After initials.
S.P.C.A.
J.J. Pemba.
2. COMMA
DEFINITION
The main job of a comma is to show us where to pause
when we are reading.
What would
you like to
order, Sir?
Zepo, don’t Could I have a

forget my burger, fries and
salad. a soda, please?
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Uses of commas:
1 To mark a brief pause in a sentence.
What would you like to order, Sir?

Zepo, don’t forget my salad.
2 To list a series of items (the last item in the list usually takes and
instead of a comma).
I want to have a burger, fries and a soda.

The best scouts are Ammu, Simba, Zinka, and Daka.
3 To introduce direct speech or to follow direct speech that is not a

question or exclamation.
Zoka asked his teacher, “May I leave the room?”.
“Lizzie is always late for work”, he said.
4 Between the names of places.
She comes from Black Desert, Sci FI.

The conference is to be held at the Ritz Hotel, Golden Beach.
5 After yes and no, and before please (if please is at the end of
the sentence).
Yes, I’d love to.

No, I can’t.
Could I have a cup of tea, please?
• A comma marks a brief pause within a sentence.

SUMMARY • We use commas when we list different items.
• A full stop marks a longer pause between two sentences.
• A full stop is also used in initials and abbreviations.
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PRACTICE
easy
Full Stops
Commas
2 F i l l M e U p - Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word:
a) We place a at the end of a sentence when it is
not a question or an exclamation.
b) The main job of a is to show us where to pause
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3 L I N E S a n d C I R C L E S – Circle all the comma rules and underline all
the full stop rules:
a) To mark a brief pause in a sentence.
b) After initials.
c) To list a series of items (the last item in the list usually takes and instead of a comma).
d) To introduce direct speech or to follow direct speech that is not a question or

exclamation.
e) To make a word shorter (abbreviations).
f) Between the names of places.
g) After yes and no, and before please (if please is at the end of the sentence).
h ) At the end of a sentence.
C o m m a o r F u l l S t o p ? - Select if the words use a full stop or a

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comma:
a ) S.P.C.A. b ) Yes, c ) Zepo,

Full Stop Comma Full Stop Comma Full Stop Comma
d ) Blue, red and green e ) No. 5 f ) Dept. of Science.

Full Stop Comma Full Stop Comma Full Stop Comma
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normal
5 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Choose the correct full stop rule!
a ) This organization provides various animal welfare services to

the community.
Used at the end of a sentence.
Used to make a word shorter (abbreviations).
Used after initials.
b ) Dept. of Science
c ) J.J. Pemba.
d ) There are many charities in Singapore.
e) S.P.C.A.

f) No. 5

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6 R I G H T o r W R O N G - Pick the rule being used then select if the capital
letter is right or wrong:
a ) I live on Hillside T.ce b ) C. S. Lewis

Used at the end of a sentence. Used at the end of a sentence.
Used to make a word shorter Used to make a word shorter
Used after initials. Used after initials.
c ) This organization provides various animal

welfare services to the community.
Used to make a word shorter
RIGHT WRONG
d ) No .5 e ) Dr. Roxy
Used at the end of a sentence. Used at the end of a sentence.
Used to make a word shorter Used to make a word shorter
Used after initials. Used after initials.
7 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Choose the correct comma rule!
a ) Zepo, don’t forget my salad.

Used to mark a brief pause in a sentence. Used to list a series of items
Used to introduce direct speech or to follow direct speech that is not a

question or exclamation. Used between the names of places.
Used after yes and no, and before please
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b ) Zoka asked his teacher, “May I leave the room?”.

c) I want to have a burger, fries, and a soda.

d ) Could I have a cup of tea, please?


8 B U C K E T T H I S – Circle the full stops or commas in each sentence then place

the word in the correct bucket!
a ) What is S.P.C.A.? b ) What would you like to order, Sir?
c) It stands for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

No, I can’t.
d ) Could I have a burger, fries and a soda, please? e )
J.J. Pemba.
f) Zoka asked his teacher, “May I leave the room?”. g )
Full Stop Commas
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9 F U L L S T O P o r C O M M A - Choose whether to use a full stop or
comma at the circled part of the sentence:
a ) “Let’s go “ said b ) Captain Spark is a

Simba. brilliant teacher
C
FULL STOP COMMA C
FULL STOP COMMA
c ) Roxy asked “ Have d ) Lizzi Pemba and

you seen the coffee?” Diva love dolls.
C
FULL STOP COMMA C
FULL STOP COMMA
super
PRACTICE
10 R I G H T O R W R O N G ? - Put a next to correct sentences and a
next to wrong sentences. Write the correct sentence in case of a
wrong one:
a) We need to buy bread. cheese and butter.
b) Simba, and Lizzi arrived at school.
c) Roxy will teach the class today.
d) “This is my toy.” said Diva.
e) Daka has a birthday today.
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11 C A P I T A L I S A T I O N R U L E M A T C H U P - Match the rules for capital
letters on the left with their examples:
Used to mark a brief
1.
pause in a sentence.
Used to make a word
2. shorter
(abbreviations).
Used to list a series
of items (the last
a) Full Stops 3. item in the list
usually takes and
instead of a comma).
Main job is to show
4. us where to pause
Used at the end of a
5.
sentence.
Used between the
6.
names of places.
Used After yes and
no, and before please
7.
(if please is at the
end of the sentence).
b) Commas 8. Used after initials.
Used at the end of a
sentence when it is
9.
not a question or an
exclamation.
To introduce direct
speech or to follow
10. direct speech that is
not a question or
exclamation.
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T R E A S U R E H U N T - You have a set of nine clues. Use the clues to
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move to the next word and write down the correct clue number in
the sequence:
a) CLUE 1
We use a full stop to make a word ________.
b) CLUE
LIST
We use a comma __________ the names of
places.
c) CLUE
END
We use a comma to mark a brief ______ in a sentence.
d) CLUE
DIRECT
We use a comma after yes and no, and before
___________.
e) CLUE
AFTER
We use a full stop at the __________ of a
sentence.
f) CLUE 2
SHORTER
We use a full stop __________ initials.
g) CLUE
PAUSE
We use a comma to ________ a series of items.
h) CLUE
BETWEEN
We use a comma to introduce direct speech or
to follow ____________ speech that is not a
question or exclamation.
i) PLEASE CLUE
CONGRATS! You have found the treasure!
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13 A D D T H E P U N C T U A T I O N – Read each sentence and add the
missing punctuation:
a) Could I have a cup of tea please?
b) Zoka asked his teacher “May I leave the room?”
c) Box No 5 is ready for shipping.
d) The best scouts are Ammu Simba Zinka and Daka.
e) Zepo don’t forget my salad.
f) She comes from Black Desert Sci FI.
g) J J Pemba is well-known here.
h ) There are many charities in Singapore.
olympiad
F I N D t h e P U N C T U A T I O N ! - Pick a newspaper article and circle all
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the full stops and commas you find. Write the rules for full stops and
commas that you find on the blanks below:
a ) First word in a sentence.
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
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15 C O R R E C T t h e S E N T E N C E S - Rewrite each sentence with the
correct capital letters.
a) There are many charities. in Singapore
b) What would you like to order. Sir?
c) Zepo don’t forget, my salad.
d) I want to have a burger. fries and a soda,
e) “Lizzie is always late for work”. he said,
f) Could I have a cup of tea. please?
16 THE PUNCTUATION STORY – Rewrite the story below by fixing

the incorrect punctuation:
“What would you like to order. sir?” asked the waiter,

“I would like a pineapple pizza. two glasses of Sprite, and potato chips.”
said Simba.
“Don’t forget my salad Simba.” Lizzi reminded him,
“Very good.” said the waiter as he left,
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17 THE PUNCTUATION STORY – Rewrite the story below by adding
the missing punctuation:
Captain Spark said “Tomorrow we’re going on a trip”

“Where are we going?” asked Lizzi She was very excited to go
“We will go to Golden Beach to swim and have a picnic” replied Captain
Spark
“That sounds really fun” said the whole class together Everyone ws
very excited for the trip tomorrow
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SHARE
1.
2.
3.
4.
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ANSWERS
EASY
2. a) Full stop 13. a) , please
b) comma b) teacher,
c) No.
4. a) FULL STOP d) Ammu,
b) COMMA e) Zepo,
c) COMMA f) Desert,
d) COMMA g) J. J.
e) FULL STOP h) Singapore.
f) FULL STOP
NORMAL OLYMPIAD
5. a) 1 14. Pick a news article, circle the
b) 2 punctuation and write the
c) 3 rules used in it.
d) 1
15. Rewrite the sentences with the
e) 3
correct punctuation.
f) 2
16. Rewrite the story by fixing the
6. a) 1, WRONG incorrect punctuation.
b) 3, RIGHT
c) 1, RIGHT 17. Rewrite the story by adding
d) 2, WRONG the correct punctuation.
e) 2, RIGHT
7. a) 1
b) 3
c) 2
d) 5
8. a) FULL STOP
b) COMMAS
c) FULL STOP
d) COMMA
e) COMMA
f) COMMA
g) FULL STOP
9. a) COMMA
b) FULL STOP
c) COMMA
d) COMMA
SUPER
10. a) X, bread,
b) X, Simba and Lizzi
c)
d) X, toy,
e)
11. a) 2, 5, 8, 9
b) 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10
12. a) 1
b) 6
c) 4
d) 8
e) 3
f) 2
g) 5
h) 7
i) 9
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PUNCTUATION
C L A S S 4 th
QUESTION MARK AND

EXCLAMATION MARK
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EXPLAIN
Hi kids, we’re moving on to learn about other

punctuation marks that affect our tone while
speaking or reading; these are the Question
Mark and the Exclamation Mark.

correctly use question marks and exclamation
marks based on the tone of the sentence.
1. QUESTION MARK
DEFINITION
We place a question mark at the end of a direct
question.
Am I really
frightening?
If the question is indirect, as in reported speech, we do not use a question

mark.
Mr. Ghost asked if he was really

frightening.
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2. EXCLAMATION MARK
DEFINITION
We use an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence
when we want to express sudden or strong feelings. We
call these sentences exclamations, or interjections if
they are made up of one word only.
How scary!
What a beautiful
morning!
We also use exclamation marks at the end of a sentence when we give

orders.
Stop right
there!
• We use question marks at the end of a direct question.

SUMMARY • We use an exclamation mark at the end of an interjection or
command.
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PRACTICE
easy
Full Stops
Commas
a) We place a at the end of a direct question.
b) If the question is indirect, as in reported speech, we
use a question mark.
c) We use an at the end of a sentence when we
want to express sudden or strong feelings.
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3 Q U E S T I O N o r E X C L A M A T I O N ? - Select if the words use a question
mark or an exclamation mark:
a ) Am I really frightening? b ) How scary!
Question Exclamation Question Exclamation
c ) Stop right there! d ) Who are you?

e ) What a beautiful morning! f) Where are we?

4 Differentiate between:
Direct Questions VS Indirect Questions
Example Example
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Exclamation VS Interjection
Example Example
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6 R I G H T o r W R O N G - Decide whether the question mark is used right
or wrong:
a ) What day is it? b ) It’s a great day?
Used to ask a question Used to ask a question
Placed at the end of a direct question Placed at the end of a direct question
c ) What’s your name? d ) What’s that?

e ) This is my desk? f ) What time is it?

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7 Y E S o r N O - Select if the sentence needs a question mark or not:
a) Why is the sky blue

YES NO
b) Mr. Ghost asked if he was really frightening

YES NO
c) Where do you live

YES NO
d) Whose is that
YES NO
e) This is our school

YES NO
f) Am I your best friend

YES NO
8 R I G H T o r W R O N G - Decide whether the exclamation mark is used

right or wrong:
a ) Oh no!
Used to express sudden or strong feelings
Used at the end of an interjection or command
RIGHT WRONG
b ) Hello!
RIGHT WRONG
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c ) Today is a great day!
RIGHT WRONG
d ) Stop!
RIGHT WRONG
e ) What are you doing!

RIGHT WRONG
f) Hey!
RIGHT WRONG
9 Y E S o r N O - Select if the sentence needs an exclamation mark or not:
a) I’m so happy
YES NO
b) Where are we going

YES NO
c) This is fun
YES NO
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d) Here we are
YES NO
e) Who are you

YES NO
f) What are you doing here

YES NO
10 F i l l m e u p - Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word.
a) How are you feeling today:
? !
b) That was so fun
? !
c) What were you doing down there

? !
d) Ouch
? !
e) There it is
? !
e) When are we going to the beach
? !
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11 E X A M P L E T R A I N – Give an example for each of the following:
a) Two sentences using a direct question.
b) Two sentences using an exclamation mark.
12 R I G H T O R W R O N G ? - Put a next to correct sentences and a

next to wrong sentences. Write the correct sentence in case of a
wrong one:
a) What is that!
b) Who are you?
c) Here it is?
d) Hey!
e) You’re my best friend?
f) Wow?
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13 T H I S o r T H A T - C h o o s e the correct answer:
a) Roxy said the sugar is all gone.

Indirect
Direct Question
Question
b) Where is Captain Spark?

Indirect
Direct Question
Question
c) Who’s turn is it to lead the class?

Indirect
Direct Question
Question
d) Simba asked if he can borrow a pencil.

Indirect
Direct Question
Question
e) What a beautiful day!

Exclamation Interjection
f) Put that down!

g) Look before you cross!

h) Hi!
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14 I N S E R T T H E P U N C T U A T I O N - Insert a question mark or an
exclamation mark in the sentences below:
a) Where are we going

b) Look out
c) Who’s turn is it to roll the dice
d) I’m so tired
e) Here we are
f) Who are you
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15 THE PUNCTUATION STORY – Rewrite the story below by adding
the missing question marks and exclamation marks:
“Where is everyone” asked Captain Spark.

“Here we are” cried the class. They were all so happy to be there.
“It is time for our trip” exclaimed Roxy. “Who’s ready to go”
“We are” everyone said.
“Great” said Captain Spark. “Let’s go”
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16 STORY CREATION - Write a dialogue between Captain Spark and
Roxy. Have Captain Spark ask two or three questions about the
children then have Roxy answer with strong feeling:
17 RULEBOOK - Write the definitions and special rules for question

marks and exclamation marks, giving examples for each.
18 Explain – Explain the difference between a direct and an indirect

question. Give an example of each kind:
Examples:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
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ANSWERS
EASY
2. a) Question mark 13. a) INDIRECT QUOTATION
b) Do not b) DIRECT QUOTATION
c) Exclamation mark c) DIRECT QUOTATION
3. a) QUESTION d) INDIRECT QUOTATION
b) EXCLAMATION e) EXCLAMATION
c) EXCLAMATION f) INTERJECTION
d) QUESTION g) EXCLAMATION
e) EXCLAMATION h) INTERJECTION
f) QUESTION 14. a) ?
NORMAL b) !
6. a) 1, RIGHT c) ?
b) 2, WRONG d) !
c) 1, RIGHT e) !
d) 1, RIGHT f) ?
e) 2, WRONG OLYMPIAD
f) 1, RIGHT
7. a) YES 15. Rewrite the story with the
b) NO correct punctuation.
c) YES
16. Write a dialogue between
d) YES
Captain Spark and Roxy. Have
e) NO
Captain Spark ask two or
f) YES
three questions about the
8. a) 1, RIGHT children then have Roxy
b) 2, RIGHT answer with strong feeling:
c) 1, RIGHT
17. Write all the rules and
d) 2, RIGHT
examples you learned from
e) WRONG
this Module in your rulebook.
f) 2, RIGHT
18. Explain the difference between
9. a) YES
a direct and indirect quote
b) NO
with examples.
c) YES
d) YES
e) NO
f) NO
10. a) ?
b) !
c) ?
d) !
e) !
f) ?
SUPER
11. a) Give an example for each
sentence given
12. a) X, ?
b)
c) X, !
d)
e) X, !
f) X, !
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PUNCTUATION
C L A S S 4 th
COLON, SEMICOLON, AND

APOSTROPHE
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EXPLAIN
Hi kids, today we’re going to learn about some

punctuation marks that we tend to get mixed up.
They may look tiny but they have important
functions within a sentence. These are called the
Colon, the Semi- Colon, and the Apostrophe.
correctly place these punctuation marks within
sentences when writing.
1. COLON
DEFINITION
We use a colon to introduce a list of items.
EXAMPLE
YOUR OWN PIZZA

To make pizza, you need the following
ingredients: flour, yeast, milk, cheese, tomato
paste, mushrooms, peppers, sausage, and
tomatoes.
We can also use a colon to introduce the words spoken by people in a play.
Ammu : It’s a beautiful gift. When is his birthday?
Lizzie : It’s on Saturday.
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2. SEMI-COLON
DEFINITION
A semi-colon marks a longer pause than a comma. It
has several uses in sentences.
EXAMPLE
I love making pizza; however,

my guests prefer to eat
something sweet; therefore, I
am making a cake now.
YOUR OWN PIZZA

You also have to follow five single steps;
otherwise, your pizza may not be tasty. Here are
the steps:
§ make the sauce for the pizza;
§ make the pizza dough;
§ cover the bottom of the pan with the dough;
§ put the sauce and the toppings on the dough;
§ bake the pizza.
Semi-colon has several uses in sentences:
1 Replace but or and

A semi-colon can often replace but or and in a sentence when
two simple sentences are combined to make a compound sentence.
Some of the children made the sauce for the pizza; others made the
dough; the rest put toppings on it.
Oranges are sour; apples are sweet.
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2 Break up a long list of items
A semi-colon can break up a long list when the items in the list
are made up of more than just one word.
He bought a new program, a mouse and a keyboard for his computer; a

series of compact discs for his new machine; a set of language tapes to
help him with his French; and a new car to put all his purchases in.
3 Used in sentences before several words

A semi-colon can be used in sentences before words like
consequently, nevertheless, however, moreover, therefore,
otherwise and besides.
He ate chocolate all the time; consequently, all his teeth fell out.
I failed the mock examinations last month; nevertheless, I shall try
my best to pass the examinations in the summer.
You also need to follow five simple steps; otherwise your pizza may
not be tasty.
However, it is also grammatically correct to use a full stop instead.
They won’t join us at the mall later. Besides, they’re not interested in the
movie.
3. APOSTROPHE
DEFINITION
An apostrophe looks like a comma. It is raised off the
line of writing.
No, it isn’t. It’s

That’s a lovely Lizzie’s cat. It’s
cat. Is it yours? name is Simba.
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An apostrophe has two main jobs
1 It indicates possession, that is, who owns something or what

belongs to someone.
Is it Lizzie’s cat?
The cat’s paw was badly injured.
Mrs. Poha has many ladies’ shoes.
2 It also shows us where letters are missing in the short or

contracted forms of words.
That’s a lovely cat.

No, it isn’t my cat.
You will come to the party, won’t you?
We’ve got some snacks.
Note that its is a possessive

determiner while it’s is a
contraction of it is.
This example shows us the difference:

Look at the monkey. It’s hanging from the branch by its tail.
It’s can be separated to become it is; however it is not

possible to separate its to it is. Try separating its in the
example above and you will see that it does not make sense
REMEMBER
to say it is tail!.
• We use colons before we introduce items.

• We use semi-colons to separate longer bits of
SUMMARY
information.
• Apostrophes are used to denote possession or
contraction.
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PRACTICE
easy
1 B U C K E T T H I S – Choose the punctuation marks and place them

in the Punctuation Bucket:
Punctuation Bucket
apostroph
cat strength
e
colon full stop smiley
question
semi-blue semi-colon
mark
semi-
adjective emoticon
comma
2 Fill the Concept Boxes below for Colon, Semi-Colon and Apostrophe:
COLON
SEMI-
COLON
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APOSTROPHE
3 Fill in the blanks:

a) A colon, a semi-colon and an apostrophe are .
punctuation marks punctuation exclamations
b) We use a colon to introduce items.
a list of just one
c) We use a to introduce the words spoken by people in

a play.
colon semi-colon
d) A semi-colon marks a pause than a comma.
shorter longer
e) A semi-colon can often replace in a sentence when two

simple sentences are combined to make a compound sentence.
but or and a colon
f) A semi-colon can a long list when the items in the list

are made up of more than just one word.
erase break up
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g) We can use semi-colon in sentences words like
consequently, nevertheless, however, moreover, therefore, otherwise
and besides.
before after
h) It is grammatically correct to use instead of semi-

colon.
a full stop a question mark
i) An apostrophe looks like a it`s raised off the line

of writing.
comma hyphen
j) An apostrophe indicates .
possession a comma
k) It also shows us where letters are missing in the

forms of words.
short and contracted possessive
4 B U C K E T T H I S – Choose the possessive determiners and place

them in the Possessive Bucket:
Possessive Bucket
its her our
my he is is
your she is their
his he`s it`s
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5 B U C K E T T H I S – Choose the contractions and place
them in the Contraction Bucket:
Contraction Bucket
don`t she`s our
aren`t he is is
cannot she is they`re
his he`s it`s
6 B U C K E T T H I S – Choose the apostrophes showing possession and

place them in the Possession Bucket:
Possession Bucket
Dicken`s
she`s family
novels
Ben`s book Chris 'car Thomas
the sailors'
she is they`re
boat
the girls
he`s it`s
'room
its VS it`s
Example Example
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8 Rule Maker! - Match the rules to their examples:
i. My brother`s
a) We use a colon to introduce girlfriend is very
a list of item. clever.
b) Use a semi-colon to replace ii. You should choose
but or and in compound chicken, or pork
sentences. sandwiches; cups of
c) Use a semi-colon to break tea, water, or coffee.
up a long list of items. iii. I want the following
items: bread, sugar,
d) We use a semi-colon before
and salt.
several specific words.
iv. I was tired; I had to
e) We can use a full stop
go to class anyway.
instead of a semi-colon.
v. They won’t join us at
f) The apostrophe indicates the theatre. However,
possession. we`re going to meet
g) Use the apostrophe to them after that.
construct short or
contracted forms of words.
vi. I like cats; however, I
h) Use a colon for direct
am allergic to them.
speech.
vii. It`s his fault.
viii. Ashton: I love you.
9 Circle the words! - Mention where the semicolon can be used:
I have a test tomorrow. Therefore, I can't go out today.
She didn't like the meat; consequently, she didn`t even

try it.
I was very tired. Nevertheless I went to classes.
Brick has money. However, he's not a billionaire.
I don't like swimming. Moreover, the water is too cold.
I'm a little busy right now. Otherwise, I'd come for sure.
I really don't want to go out. Besides, I'm too tired.
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normal
PRACTICE
I S o r I S N O T - Select if the symbol is a punctuation mark or is not a
10
punctuation mark. By identifying if it is a colon, semi-colon or apostrophe:
a) b)
IS IS NOT IS IS NOT
It is a : It is a :
Colon Apostrophe Colon Apostrophe
Semi-colon It is not a punctuation Semi-colon It is not a punctuation
mark mark
c) d)
IS IS NOT IS IS NOT
It is a : It is a :
mark mark
e) f)
IS IS NOT IS IS NOT
It is a : It is a :
mark mark
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C O L O N S o r S E M I C O L O N S - Select if the colons or semi-colons below
11
are used to introduce a list of items or to separate longer bits of
PRACTICE
information. Choose if it is a colon or semicolon:
a ) I like cheese, with fruits; pasta, with tomato sauce; and salad
with cucumbers.
The punctuation mark is
colon semi-colon
List of items Longer bits of information
b ) You don’t like vegetables; nevertheless, it is very good for you.

colon semi-colon
LIST OF ITEMSLONGER BITS OF INFORMATION
c) The grocery list includes: rice, coffee, sugar and flour.

colon semi-colon
d) Many friends helped me yesterday: Manolo, Ian, Igna and Lila.

colon semi-colon
e ) The dog is black; it is also old.

colon semi-colon
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P O S S E S S I V E O R C O N T R A C T I O N - Select if the apostrophe is
12
used to indicate a contraction or possession.
P Rthe
Circle A Cowners.
T I C E Show where letters are missing in the
contractions:
a ) Children’s toys are all over the room.
CONTRACTION POSSESSION
b) John`s house is huge.
c ) Ben`s nephew lives in Japan.
d ) Tom isn`t going to arrive on time.
e ) Who`s the woman with red hat?
CONTRACTION
LIST OF ITEMS POSSESSION
f ) He didn`t want to be part of the team.
LIST OF ITEMS
g ) St. Patrick’s Cathedral is one of the places I visited.
CONTRACTION
LIST OF ITEMS POSSESSION
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13 Replace but or and with a semi-colon. Rewrite the sentence:
We can go to the museum, but it is closed on Sundays.

We can go to the museum; it is closed on Sundays.
a) I saw a big cat, and it was eating a mouse.
b) I was very tired from work, and I felt sleepy during

classes.
c) No one was disappointed, but just one man was not fully
satisfied from the results.
14 Use semi-colons where necessary. Don`t forget the rule about the long
list:
a) Some people eat with a fork and knife others choose to eat
with sticks or hands.
b) I like chickens: they give us eggs, which taste good they

give us meat, which also tastes good.
c) I have visited many places around the world:

- Hawaii
- The Americas
- Europe
- Asia
15 O D D O N E O U T – Find the odd one out and give a reason why:
a) nevertheless
consequently however moreover
besides otherwise therefore or
Reason:
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16 IS or IS NOT - Is it a contracted word? Circle the right answer:
a) He`s b) Claimant's car c) Didn`t
IS IS NOT IS IS NOT IS IS NOT
The apostrophe The apostrophe The apostrophe

indicates: indicates: indicates:
Contraction Possessive Contraction Possessive Contraction Possessive
d) Raffa's sister e) It`s f) Isn`t
IS IS NOT IS IS NOT IS IS NOT
The apostrophe The apostrophe The apostrophe

indicates: indicates: indicates:
Contraction Possessive Contraction Possessive Contraction Possessive
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17 E X A M P L E T R A I N – Colons can be used in different ways. Give an

example of each kind mentioned below:
a) List of items.
Example:_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
b) Words spoken by people in a play.
Example:_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
18 E X A M P L E T R A I N – Apostrophes can be used in different ways. Give

three examples of each kind mentioned below:
a) Possessives
b) Contractions
19 O D D O N E O U T – Find the odd one out and give a reason why:
a) The dog’s toy

Maria’s car Michael`s A week`s vacation
Obama`s dog Didn`t Smiths` cousin
Reason:
b) its Who`s that boy?

It`s We’re children. They’re
Couldn`t He`s never late. they’re
Reason:
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PRACTIC
20 TER U E or F A L S E - State whether the following statements are True
or False:
a) “I love music; I can tell you the name of True False
every song.” Is the same as “I love music
and I can tell you the name of every song
b) “I had a huge meal: a steak, pizza and two True False

pieces of cake; I am still hungry.” Is the
same as “I had a huge meal: a steak, pizza
and two pieces of cake but I am still hungry.”
c) “My brother is getting better and better at True False
math; he is getting only good grades.” Is the

same as “My brother is getting better and
better at math. He is getting only good
grades.”
21 E X A M P L E T R A I N – Semi-colons can be used in different ways. Give

three examples of each kind mentioned below:
a) Before words
like:
b) Give
examples in
which semi-
colons are
used instead
of but or
and, or full
stop.
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22 Correct the incorrect use of punctuation marks:
a) Its his fault entering that dangerous place. Correct Incorrect
b) He is a shy person, however, he never misses Correct Incorrect

a party.
c) Do not forget to take: the bag and the Correct Incorrect

raincoat- a cup of warm tea and some
sandwiches.
d) Ann; He never go out after 10pm. Correct Incorrect
e) Don`t worry; I am armed. Correct Incorrect
23 Add the missing punctuation marks:
• My girlfriend is very beautiful however, she is not very clever.

Its pity.
• He didnt guess the answer.
• To make a cake, you will need flour, butter, sugar and four eggs.
• Tina You never know!
• Bring back my sunglasses and the book I gave you 3 months

ago; the cutlery and the pan don`t forget about the PlayStation.
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24 THE SEMI-COLON STORY – Use but or and instead of the semi-

colons:
The mango is so delicious; I can`t stop eating it. My mother
always tells me to eat slowly; I never listen to her and once I
almost chocked to death. A fruit that is not fully ripen, is not so
juicy and tasty; I will eat it not matter that.
25 THE LIST– You have to buy products for your birthday cake.
Write one sentence and include the list with all the products.
Your mother is not at home. You have to go to school. Write a
note to your mother. Include all the names of your best friends
you want to invite to your birthday party. Because she has to
know who the guests are. Use semi-colons:
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26 THE CONTRACTION STORY – Rewrite the story below by
converting each wrongly used possessive determiner into it a
contraction of a personal pronoun and the verb “is”:
Brian has a monkey and its name is Bruno. Its a small

monkey. Its tail is black and its ears are white. Its very
playful and naughty. Its eyes are always looking for his
owner. It’s a pity that Brian work all the time and have no
time to play with his monkey. Its a well-mannered animal;
however, Brian is a bit afraid of it.
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27 THE CONTRACTION STORY – Rewrite the story below by
converting each semi-colon into it a full stop:
I am in school all day; however, I always find time for my

daily chores. Washing the dishes and feeding my pet are the
first thing I do when I get back home; nonetheless, I can`t
stop thinking about playing with my friends. I spend my free
time in the park. I am fascinated by the by the trees and
flowers there; the early spring Magnolia blushes a rosy pink
and grows into a small tree. I can`t wait to go out in the park
with my friends.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
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ANSWERS
EASY NORMAL SUPER
1. Full stop, semi-colon, colon, 17. a) Use the products on the
apostrophe, question mark 10. a) Is/ apostrophe
list: milk, sugar, honey.
b) Is/ semi-colon
b) What`s your name? the
c) Is/ colon
3. a) Punctuation marks man asked.
d) Is/ semi-colon
b) A list of e) Is not
c) Colon f) Is/ apostrophe 18 a) My father`s house.
d) Longer Sims ‘car
e) But or and b)He`s
f) Break up 11. a) Semi-colon/ LONGER 19. a) Didn`t – It`s a contraction.
g) Before BITS OF INFORMATION b) Its – It is a possessive
h) A full stop b) Semi-colon/ LONGER BITS determiner.
i) Comma OF INFORMATION
j) Short and contracted c) Colon/ LIST OF ITEMS 20. a) True
d) Colon/ LIST OF ITEMS b) True
4. its, her, our, your, his, their e) Colon/ LIST OF ITEMS c) True
f) Semi-colon/ LONGER BITS
OF INFORMATION
5. Don`t ,aren`t, she`s , they`re, 22. a) Incorrect /it`s
he`s, it`s b) Incorrect/ ;however
12. a) Possession/ children c) Incorrect/ Ann:
b) Possession/ John d) Correct
6. Dicken`s novels, Ben`s book, c) Possession/ Ben 23. a) ..beautiful; however…
the sailors' boat, the girls d) Contraction/ is not b) ..didn`t…
'room, Chris 'car e) Contraction/ is c) ..need: flour…
f) Contraction/ did not d) ..Tina: You…
8. a) iii g) Possession/ St. Patrick e) ..pan; don't forget…
b) iv
c) ii 13. a) I saw a big cat; it was
d) vi eating a mouse. OLYMPIAD
e) v 24. First, find all semi-colons.
f) i b) I was very tired from work; Decide where to use but, and
g) vii I felt sleepy during classes. where to use and
h) viii c) No one was disappointed;
just one man was not fully 25. First, think of the ingredients
satisfied from the results. – flour, sugar, milk.
9. Therefore, consequently, For the second part, think of
nevertheless, however, 14. a) ..knife; other… the names of all your best
moreover, otherwise, besides friend.
b) ..good; they… 26. First, circle all possessive
c) determiners. Check if any of
Hawaii; them is wrongly used.
The Americas; 27. First, read the text and find all
Europe; semi-colons.
Asia;
15. The odd one is OR. Before the

other words, we use a semi-
colon or a full stop.
16. a) Is / contraction
b) Is not/ possessive
c) Is/ contraction
d) Is not/ possessive
e) Is/ contraction
f) Is/ contraction
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PUNCTUATION
C L A S S 4 th
QUOTATION MARKS
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EXPLAIN
Hi kids, today we will learn about quotation

marks and when to use them. We will later learn
about them in detail while learning about Direct
and Indirect Speech.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use

quotation marks correctly in a sentence.
1. QUOTATION MARKS
DEFINITION
We use quotation marks to show the actual words
spoken by a person, that is, direct speech. Quotation
marks are also known as inverted commas, or speech
marks.
EXAMPLE I’m very hungry!
“I’m very hungry”, said the hippo.

The hippo said, “I’m very hungry”.
Direct Speech
1 It can come at the beginning or the end of a sentence.
“Do you like my new dress?”, asked Ammu.

Ammu asked, “Do you like my new dress?”.
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2 It is also possible for the speech to come at both the beginning
and the end of a sentence, with an interruption in the middle.
“I have won two million dollars”, cried Zinka, “and I’m so excited!”.
3 When speech is interrupted in this way, we do not need to start

the second part of the sentence with a capital letter, unless of
course it is the start of a new sentence.
“I’ll be there at 7 p.m.,” said Simba. “It is the Multiplex we’re meeting
at, isn’t it?”.
Notice how opening quotation mark is placed before the first word in a
sentence, and the closing one is placed after the punctuation ending the
sentence.
DEFINITION
Quotation marks are placed around an entire
sentence, question or exclamation, so that the closing
mark appears after the punctuation, whether it is a full
stop, comma, question mark or exclamation mark.
There are some other ways in which we can use

quotation marks:
1 To quote the exact words from a book, newspaper or magazine.
The first sentence of the book reads, “It was dark and gloomy”.
2 To quote a proverb or saying.
Our scout leader feels that “many hands make light work”, so he gets
us to carry all the equipment.
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3 For the titles of books, plays, films, newspapers, magazines,
poems, songs, paintings, and TV programmes.
My favorite novel is “Jane Eyre”.

She will give three performances to promote her latest album, “Jos”.
4 For unusual words (so we can show the reader that the words are
not usually used).
He threw a “wobbly” (“to throw a wobbly” means to lose your temper).
5 To highlight certain words or phrases that need to be emphasized

in the context of the sentence.
Our “hotel room” turned out to be a tiny cell with no windows and a
single camp bed!
6 For words quoted in a discussion.
I can’t find the words “indefatigable” anywhere in my junior

dictionary.
Sometimes, you may see speech, quotes, or titles of books

and films highlighted by single quotation marks only. But it
is more common for direct speech to have double quotation
REMEMBER marks and for quotes and titles to be shown by single
marks, specifically if they appear as part of direct speech.
EXAMPLE
“Alice’s favorite magazine is ‘Sweet Sixteen’,” said Anne.
“I am busy learning my lines for my role in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. So far I
can only remember, ‘O, Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou, Romeo?’,
so I must practice harder to memorize all my lines by the end of the
month”, said the leading lady of the new school production.
• Quotation marks are used in direct speech, titles

SUMMARY of books and films and to quote exactly from
somewhere else.
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PRACTICE
easy
QUOTATION
Examples MARKS Non-Examples
2 Q U O T A T I O N M A R K R U L E M A T C H U P - Match the rules for

direct speech on the left with their examples.
“I have won two
Comes at the
million dollars”, cried
a) beginning or the 1.
Zinka, “and I’m so
end of a sentence.
excited!”.
Comes at both the
beginning and the
“Do you like my new
end of a sentence,
b) 2. dress?”, asked
with an
Ammu.
interruption in the
middle.
Comes at both the
“I’ll be there at 7
beginning of a
p.m.,” said Simba. “It
c) sentence and the 3.
is the Multiplex we’re
end of a second
meeting at, isn’t it?”.
sentence.
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quotation marks on the left with their examples:
Quotes the exact
He threw a “wobbly” (“to
words from a book,
a) 1. throw a wobbly” means
newspaper or
to lose your temper).
magazine.
I can’t find the words
Quotes a proverb or
b) 2. “indefatigable” anywhere
saying.
in my junior dictionary.
For the titles of books,
Our scout leader feels
plays, films,
that “many hands make
newspapers,
c) magazines, poems,
3. light work”, so he gets us
to carry all the
songs, paintings and
equipment.
TV programmes.
For unusual words (so
The first sentence of the
we can show the
d) 4. book reads, “It was dark
reader that the words
and gloomy”.
are not usually used).
Highlights certain
Our “hotel room” turned
words or phrases that
out to be a tiny cell with
e) need to be emphasized 5.
no windows and a single
in the context of the
camp bed!
sentence.
For words quoted in a My favorite novel is
f) discussion.
6.
“Jane Eyre”.
a) We use to show the actual words spoken by a
person, that is, direct speech.
b) Quotation marks are also known as inverted , or
speech marks.
c) Quotation marks are placed around an entire sentence, question
or exclamation, so that the closing mark appears
the punctuation.
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normal
5 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Choose the correct direct speech rule!
a ) Ammu asked, “Do you like my new dress?”.

Comes at the beginning or the end of a sentence
Comes at both the beginning and the end of a sentence, with an interruption in the middle.
Comes at both the beginning of a sentence and the end of a second sentence.
b ) “I have won two million dollars”, cried Zinka, “and I’m so excited!”.
c ) “I’ll be there at 7 p.m.,” said Simba. “It is the Multiplex we’re

meeting at, isn’t it?”.
d ) “Do you like my new dress?”, asked Ammu.
e ) The hippo said, “I’m very hungry”.
6 R I G H T o r W R O N G - Decide whether the quotation marks were used

right or wrong:
a ) “I’m very hungry”, said the hippo.
RIGHT WRONG
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b ) “We’re going the new café tonight,” said Jhus. “It’s in the big mall.”
RIGHT WRONG
c ) Nice to meet you, said Roxy.”

RIGHT WRONG
d ) “We’re going camping tomorrow, cried Daka, and I’m really excited!”
RIGHT WRONG
7 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Choose the correct quotation mark rule!
a ) Our scout leader feels that “many hands make light work”, so
he gets us to carry all the equipment.
Quotes the exact words from a book, newspaper or magazine.
Quotes a proverb or saying.
For the titles of books, plays, films, newspapers, magazines, poems, songs,
paintings and TV programmes.
b ) My favorite novel is “Jane Eyre”.

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c ) The first sentence of the book reads, “It was dark and gloomy”.
d ) She will give three performances to promote her latest album, “Jos”.
8 R I G H T o r W R O N G - Decide whether the quotation marks were used

right or wrong:
a ) Our “hotel room” turned out to be a tiny cell with no windows

and a single camp bed!
For unusual words (so we can show the reader that the words are not usually used).
Highlights certain words or phrases that need to be emphasized in the context of
the sentence.
For words quoted in a discussion.
RIGHT WRONG
b ) “He threw a wobbly” (“to throw a wobbly” means to lose your

temper).
the sentence.
RIGHT WRONG
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c ) I can’t find the words “indefatigable” anywhere in my junior
dictionary.
the sentence.
RIGHT WRONG
super
9 E X A M P L E T R A I N – Give an example for each of the following:

a) Direct Speech at the beginning and end of a sentence:
b) Direct Speech that comes at both the beginning and the end of a sentence,
with an interruption in the middle:
c) Sentence quoting the exact words from a book, newspaper or magazine:
d) Sentence using an unusual word:
e) Sentence using a quote from a discussion:
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quotation marks on the left with their examples:
Quotes a proverb or
a) 1.
saying.
For unusual words
(so we can show the
b) 2.
reader that the words
are not usually used).
Comes at both the
Quotation Marks beginning and the
c) Used with Direct 3. end of a sentence,
Speech with an interruption
in the middle.
Quotes the exact
words from a book,
d) 4.
newspaper or
magazine.
Comes at the
e) 5. beginning or the end
of a sentence.
For the titles of
books, plays, films,
newspapers,
f) 6. magazines, poems,
songs, paintings and
TV programmes.
Other Ways to Use For words quoted in

g) 7.
Quotation Marks a discussion.
Highlights certain
words or phrases
that need to be
h) 8. emphasized in the
context of the
sentence.
Comes at both the

beginning of a
i) 9.
sentence and the end
of a second sentence.
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11 E x p l a i n - Explain when to use a single quotation mark. Give an
example of this:
Example:
12 P L A C E t h e Q U O T A T I O N S ! - Place the quotation marks in the correct

places for the sentences below!
a ) Where is everyone, asked Roxy.
b ) Simba said, This is going to be so fun!

c) Lizzi said, Daka said that we need to go to school now.
d ) Pemba said let’s go to get ice cream, said Diva.

e ) What are we waiting for? asked Zoka.
f) The class said, Let’s go!
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olympiad
13 A D D t h e Q U O T A T I O N M A R K S – Rewrite the story and add

the missing quotation marks:
Alice’s favorite magazine is ‘Sweet Sixteen’, said Anne.

I am busy learning my lines for my role in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. So
far I can only remember, ‘O, Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou,
Romeo?’, so I must practice harder to memorize all my lines by the
end of the month, said the leading lady of the new school
production.
14 A D D t h e Q U O T A T I O N M A R K S – Add quotation marks to the

story below:
I’m so hungry, said Lizzi. Can we go to the store, please?

We must finish our lessons first, Lizzi, said Pemba. Soon we can go.
Okay, replied Lizzi. I will work fast so that we can go!
Can I come too? Asked Simba. I’m hungry too!
Of course you can, said Pemba. Let’s all do our work well now!
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15 C O R R E C T t h e S E N T E N C E S - Rewrite each sentence with the
correct quotation marks:
a) “Do you like my new dress?, asked Ammu.”
b) “I’ll be there at 7 p.m., said Simba. It is the Multiplex

we’re meeting at, isn’t it?”.
c) The first sentence of the book “reads, It was dark and

gloomy”.
d) My favorite novel is “Jane” “Eyre”.
e) “I can’t find the words indefatigable” anywhere in my

junior dictionary.
f) “The hippo said”, I’m very hungry.
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SHARE
1.
2.
3.
4.
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ANSWERS
EASY
2. a) 2
b) 1
c) 3
3. a) 4
b) 3
c) 6
d) 1
e) 5
f) 2
4. a) Direct speech
b) Commas
c) after
NORMAL
5. a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 1
e) 1
6. a) 1, WRONG
b) 2, RIGHT
c) 1, WRONG
d) 2, WRONG
7. a) 2
b) 3
c) 1
d) 3
8. a) 2, RIGHT
b) 1, WRONG
c) 3, RIGHT
SUPER
9. Give an example for each
sentence given
10. a) 3, 5, 9
b) 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8
11. Explain when to use single
quotation marks.
OLYMPIAD
13. Rewrite the story with the
correct quotation marks.
14. Add the correct quotation
marks to the story.
15. Rewrite the sentences with the
correct quotation marks.
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another successful saga Captain!
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CAPITAL LETTERS PAGE 4

FULL STOP AND COMMA PAGE 22

QUESTION MARK AND EXCLAMATION MARK PAGE 38

COLON, SEMICOLON, AND APOSTROPHE PAGE 52

QUOTATIONS MARKS PAGE 74

Hi kids, are you ready to learn about the

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to know

Read these two passages.

josie in kuala lumpur

Which of these passages is easier to

The second passage is easier to read and understand because of

Punctuation help us know

1 When one sentence ends and another begins.

2 When to take a pause in a sentence.

3 When there is a question or an exclamation.

My family and I are in Paris, France. We arrived here on

We have been eating a lot. There are many restaurants to

We are going to Disneyland tomorrow. I can’t wait to see

Uses of Capital Letters:

We visited many different sites.

Zoka said, “Yummy!”.

5 People, pets, and special characters:

6 Street, roads, and buildings:

For the titles in:

1 The personal pronoun I:

2 Initials in people’s names:

My doctor is Dr B.L. Grizzi.

3 Days of the week and months of the year:

We arrived here on Sunday.

4 Special days and special events:

5 Nationalities and languages:

• Punctuation helps us to read better.

a) Definition (in your own words) Characteristics / Facts

b) Definition (in your own words) Characteristics / Facts

2 T R U E o r F L A S E - State whether the following statements are True

a ) Captain Spark b) Wednesday c) lizZi

RIGHT WRONG RIGHT WRONG RIGHT WRONG

d) Jhus e) daKa f) Kuala

RIGHT WRONG RIGHT WRONG RIGHT lWRONG

4 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Find the circled punctuation then choose the correct

c) Jhus was reading a book. Pemba was colouring a picture.

5 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Choose the correct capitalisation rule!

a ) Black Desert b ) Jesus Christ

RIGHT WRONG RIGHT WRONG

7 P i c k t h e R u l e ! - Choose the correct capitalisation rule!

a ) Dr. Jhus. b ) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

c) Queen Pemba. d ) The New York Times.

e ) Mona Lisa. f) Captain Spark.

a ) She laughed when I said I didn’t know what to do.

b ) My doctor is Dr B.L. Grizzi.

c) Chinese New Year.

e ) Their party is on the 19th August.

f) We arrived here on Sunday.

g ) I am very happy now.

a ) Good morning. b ) God. c) Golden Beach.

d ) My doctor is Dr B.L. Grizzi. e ) This is my new house.

f) Chinese New Year. g ) We arrived here on Sunday.

h ) She laughed when I said I didn’t know what to do.

i) Stormy Hospital. j) I am very happy now.

k ) “Did you enjoy the concert?” Lizzie asked. l) Indian.

Certain Titles Other Uses

f) The Lord of the is my favourite book!