This punctuation worksheet challenges students to rewrite sentences by adding necessary marks like commas, apostrophes, and quotation marks.

Let’s go through each sentence one by one and add the correct punctuation marks. We’ll think about what kind of sentence it is — a question, an exclamation, someone speaking, or just a normal statement.

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1. Have you marked your work the teacher asked the grade 6s

This is a question being asked by the teacher to the students. So we need:
- Quotation marks around what the teacher said.
- A question mark at the end of the question.
- A comma before “asked” to separate the quote from who said it.
- Capital letter for “Have” since it starts the quote.

→ “Have you marked your work?” the teacher asked the grade 6s.

Wait — actually, in English, when the speaker comes after the quote, we put the comma inside the quotation marks, and the period (or question mark) also goes inside. But here, since it’s a question, the question mark stays inside the quotes.

Also, “grade 6s” should probably be “Grade 6s” if it’s referring to a specific group, but the original doesn’t capitalize it, so we’ll leave it as is unless told otherwise.

Final version:
“Have you marked your work?” the teacher asked the grade 6s.

But wait — sometimes teachers write it with the speaker first. Let me check the structure again.

Actually, the sentence says: “the teacher asked the grade 6s” — that means the teacher is asking them. So the quote is what the teacher said.

So yes:
“Have you marked your work?” the teacher asked the grade 6s.

✔ Correct.

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2. The exams are about to start and I havent even started studying

This is a statement showing worry or stress — so maybe an exclamation mark? Also, “havent” needs an apostrophe → “haven’t”.

And there’s no punctuation between the two parts — we can use a comma before “and” because it’s joining two independent clauses.

So:
The exams are about to start, and I haven’t even started studying!

We could also use a period, but since it sounds emotional, exclamation mark fits better.

✔ Final: The exams are about to start, and I haven’t even started studying!

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3. We have to study for English Afrikaans Maths and Natural Sciences in the first week

This is listing subjects. When you list things, you need commas between them.

Also, “Maths” might be written as “Math” depending on region, but we’ll keep “Maths” as given.

So:
We have to study for English, Afrikaans, Maths, and Natural Sciences in the first week.

Note: Some style guides say not to use a comma before “and” in a list (Oxford comma), but in school writing, it’s often taught to include it for clarity. Since this is for students, let’s include it.

Also, “first week” — no capital needed unless it’s part of a title.

✔ Final: We have to study for English, Afrikaans, Maths, and Natural Sciences in the first week.

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4. My mom said You have to stop watching TV now

Someone is speaking — so we need quotation marks around what Mom said.

Also, “You” should be lowercase if it’s continuing the sentence, but since it’s direct speech, it should be capitalized inside the quotes.

And we need a comma after “said”.

So:
My mom said, “You have to stop watching TV now.”

Period goes inside the quotation marks.

✔ Final: My mom said, “You have to stop watching TV now.”

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5. The children shouted Happy birthday to their teacher.

Again, someone is shouting something — so quotation marks around “Happy birthday”.

Also, “Happy birthday” is an exclamation — so exclamation mark inside the quotes.

And “birthday” should be capitalized? Actually, in greetings like this, both words are often capitalized: “Happy Birthday!”

But technically, only proper nouns are capitalized — however, in common usage, “Happy Birthday” is treated as a phrase where both words are capitalized.

Let’s go with standard practice:
The children shouted, “Happy Birthday!” to their teacher.

Wait — the original has a period at the end. But since it’s an exclamation, we replace the period with an exclamation mark inside the quotes.

Also, do we need a comma after “shouted”? Yes, because it introduces direct speech.

So:
The children shouted, “Happy Birthday!” to their teacher.

But now the sentence ends with “to their teacher.” — which is fine.

Alternatively, some might write:
The children shouted “Happy Birthday!” to their teacher. (without comma)

But in formal writing, we usually add the comma.

Let’s follow school rules: add comma.

✔ Final: The children shouted, “Happy Birthday!” to their teacher.

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6. Susan asked Why are you not studying for English yet

Susan is asking a question — so quotation marks around her words, and a question mark.

Also, “Why” should be capitalized inside the quotes.

Comma after “asked”.

So:
Susan asked, “Why are you not studying for English yet?”

✔ Final: Susan asked, “Why are you not studying for English yet?”

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7. Miss Marica asked Have you done your homework

Same as above — direct question.

Quotation marks, question mark, comma after “asked”, capitalize “Have”.

So:
Miss Marica asked, “Have you done your homework?”

✔ Final: Miss Marica asked, “Have you done your homework?”

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Now let’s compile all answers neatly.

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Final Answer:

1. “Have you marked your work?” the teacher asked the grade 6s.
2. The exams are about to start, and I haven’t even started studying!
3. We have to study for English, Afrikaans, Maths, and Natural Sciences in the first week.
4. My mom said, “You have to stop watching TV now.”
5. The children shouted, “Happy Birthday!” to their teacher.
6. Susan asked, “Why are you not studying for English yet?”
7. Miss Marica asked, “Have you done your homework?”