Punctuation Practice: Mixed Exercises

Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence below with the correct punctuation marks. Pay attention to commas, apostrophes, speech marks, and capital letters.

1. the students books were left in the classroom overnight

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2. where are you going asked sarah

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3. james brought his lunch a drink and a snack to school

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4. im going to visit auckland wellington and christchurch next month

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5. the dogs collar was blue but the cats collar was red

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6. i cant believe its already december said emma

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7. after finishing her homework maria went outside to play

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8. mr johnsons class will visit the museum on friday

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9. thats not my book protested tom its hers

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10. the childrens playground which was new was very popular

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11. yes ill help you with your project replied jake

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12. my brothers bikes were parked outside the shops entrance

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