Punctuation marks online pdf activity for Grade 3 - Free Printable

Task: Solve the punctuation marks exercise and explain the solution.

#### Part 1: Write the correct punctuation mark

We need to identify the appropriate punctuation mark for each sentence based on its structure (statement, question, or exclamation).

1. It's my birthday today and I'm so excited
- This is a statement.
- Punctuation mark: Period (.)
- Correct sentence: It's my birthday today and I'm so excited.

2. Who is at the door
- This is a question.
- Punctuation mark: Question mark (?)
- Correct sentence: Who is at the door?

3. I like apples
- This is a statement.
- Punctuation mark: Period (.)
- Correct sentence: I like apples.

4. Will you come to my house tomorrow
- This is a question.
- Punctuation mark: Question mark (?)
- Correct sentence: Will you come to my house tomorrow?

5. Oh my Gosh Look at that cockroach
- This is an exclamation.
- Punctuation mark: Exclamation mark (!)
- Correct sentence: Oh my Gosh! Look at that cockroach!

6. Are you our new teacher
- This is a question.
- Punctuation mark: Question mark (?)
- Correct sentence: Are you our new teacher?

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#### Part 2: Rewrite these sentences and add the correct punctuation marks

We need to rewrite the sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation.

1. she makes me so angry
- The sentence starts with a lowercase letter, which is incorrect. It should start with a capital letter.
- Punctuation mark: Period (.)
- Rewritten sentence: She makes me so angry.

2. you and i will live as one
- The sentence starts with a lowercase letter, which is incorrect. It should start with a capital letter.
- Punctuation mark: Period (.)
- Rewritten sentence: You and I will live as one.

3. what is your good name
- The sentence starts with a lowercase letter, which is incorrect. It should start with a capital letter.
- Punctuation mark: Question mark (?)
- Rewritten sentence: What is your good name?

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Final Answers:

#### Part 1:
1. .
2. ?
3. .
4. ?
5. !
6. ?

#### Part 2:
1. She makes me so angry.
2. You and I will live as one.
3. What is your good name?

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Explanation:

- Period (.): Used to end a statement.
- Question mark (?): Used to end a question.
- Exclamation mark (!): Used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

Proper capitalization is also important:
- Sentences always begin with a capital letter.
- The pronoun "I" is always capitalized.

By following these rules, we can correctly punctuate and format the sentences.

Final Answer:
\boxed{
\text{Part 1: . ? . ? ! ?} \\
\text{Part 2: She makes me so angry. You and I will live as one. What is your good name?}
}