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  • 3rd Grade
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  • About 10 minutes

Fix the Punctuation

Read both sentences. Fill in the bubble next to the one that is written correctly.

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Fix the PunctuationName:Date:Read both sentences. Fill in the bubble next to the one that is written correctly.1.Dad asked, "Who wants pancakes?"Dad asked, "Who wants pancakes"?2."Let's play outside," said Mia."Let's play outside", said Mia.3.The coach yelled, Run faster!The coach yelled, "Run faster!"4."Please sit down," said Mr. Lee.Please sit down, said Mr. Lee.5.Grandma said, "Wear your coat."Grandma said, "wear your coat."6."This is my book." said Nora."This is my book," said Nora.k5printables.com · Sheet #84324601 · Aligned with Common Core L.3.2c

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How to do it

  1. Read both sentences carefully.
  2. Check the marks, commas, end marks and capitals.
  3. Fill in the bubble next to the correct one.

Teaching tip

Look closely at where the comma and question mark go. That's where most mistakes are. This sheet is aligned with Common Core L.3.2c.

Fix the Punctuation worksheet for 3rd grade (quotation marks), free printable
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About this worksheet

Pairs of sentences where only one is punctuated correctly.

What kids practice

Quotation marks go around the exact words someone says. Third graders learn to put the marks around the spoken words, use a comma between the speaker and the words, and keep end marks inside the quotation marks. This is called punctuating dialogue.

Watch for

  • Putting the comma or end mark outside the quotation marks.
  • Forgetting the closing quotation mark.
  • Putting quotation marks around words that weren't said out loud.

It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full quotation marks guide for 3rd grade.

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