Punctuation worksheet for Class 4 | Class1to12 - Free Printable

Let's solve each question one by one and explain the correct punctuation mark that should be used.

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1. "We will go cycling tomorrow" dad said

Sentence:
"We will go cycling tomorrow" dad said

- The sentence is a direct quote from Dad, but it lacks proper punctuation.
- The quoted part ("We will go cycling tomorrow") is a statement, so it should end with a period (.).
- Also, after the quote, we need a comma before the speaker tag ("dad said"), but since the quote ends with a period, the comma goes inside the quotation marks.

✔ Correct format:
"We will go cycling tomorrow," dad said.

But in this case, the missing punctuation is inside the quotation, so the period (.) is needed at the end of the quote.

➡️ Correct answer: A. period (.)

> ✔ Explanation: The sentence is a declarative statement (not a question or exclamation), so it needs a period. The comma after the quote is not what's missing here — the main missing mark is the period to end the quoted sentence.

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2. Our classroom is on the 3rd floor

This is a simple declarative sentence stating a fact.

- It ends mid-sentence without any punctuation.
- Declarative sentences always end with a period (.).

✔ Correct:
Our classroom is on the 3rd floor.

➡️ Correct answer: A. period (.)

> ✔ Explanation: This is a statement, not a question or exclamation, so it requires a full stop (period).

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3. Do you think that it's okay to watch TV constantly?" asked Uncle.

The sentence already has:
- A question inside quotes: “Do you think that it's okay to watch TV constantly?”
- But notice: the quote starts with a capital letter and ends with a question mark — which is correct.
- However, the sentence says: “...constantly?" asked Uncle.” → The quotation mark is missing at the beginning.

Wait — let’s look closely:

> "Do you think that it's okay to watch TV constantly?" asked Uncle.

Actually, the opening quotation mark is missing at the start of the sentence.

So the sentence should be:

> "Do you think that it's okay to watch TV constantly?" asked Uncle.

Thus, the missing punctuation is the opening quotation mark.

➡️ Correct answer: B. quotation mark (" ")

> ✔ Explanation: The sentence begins with a spoken quote, but there is no opening quotation mark. So we need to add one at the beginning.

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4. Look out for the Zebra crossing

This is an imperative sentence (a command or warning). It’s advising someone to be careful.

- Imperative sentences often use an exclamation point (!) when they are urgent or strong warnings.
- Here, "Look out for the Zebra crossing" is a cautionary message — likely meant to be taken seriously.

✔ Correct:
Look out for the Zebra crossing!

➡️ Correct answer: D. exclamation point (!)

> ✔ Explanation: Since it's a warning or instruction, an exclamation point adds emphasis and urgency. While a period could work, the context suggests stronger tone — hence exclamation point is best.

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5. Aren't you going to attend the sports awards ceremony

This is a question starting with "Aren't you..." — clearly asking something.

- Questions end with a question mark (?)
- The sentence is missing the final punctuation.

✔ Correct:
Aren't you going to attend the sports awards ceremony?

➡️ Correct answer: B. question mark (?)

> ✔ Explanation: The sentence is interrogative (asking a question), so it must end with a question mark.

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✔ Final Answers:

| Question | Correct Answer | Explanation |
|--------|----------------|-----------|
| 1 | A. period (.) | The quoted statement needs a period at the end. |
| 2 | A. period (.) | Declarative sentence needs a full stop. |
| 3 | B. quotation mark (" ") | Missing opening quotation mark before the quote. |
| 4 | D. exclamation point (!) | Warning/command needs emphasis. |
| 5 | B. question mark (?) | Sentence is a question, so it ends with a question mark. |

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🟩 Summary of Correct Choices:

1. A
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. B

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