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PRACTICE WORKSHEET on punctuation

Exercise 1: Add Periods and Commas

Add periods and commas where needed.

1. My appointment is at 2 PM but I might be late
2. Yes I received your letter yesterday
3. We need eggs milk bread and cheese from the store
4. After the movie ended we went home
5. Dr Smith my cardiologist recommended daily exercise
6. However I decided to wait until tomorrow
7. She lives in Portland Oregon not Portland Maine
8. My neighbor who just retired travels frequently
9. It was a long tiring day
10. No I don't need any help with that

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Exercise 2: Semicolon or Comma?

Choose the correct punctuation: semicolon (;) or comma (,)

1. I love to read___ my sister prefers watching television.
2. The weather was beautiful___ so we decided to go hiking.
3. She studied all night___ however___ she still felt unprepared.
4. We visited Paris___ France___ Rome___ Italy___ and Madrid___ Spain.
5. I wanted to go___ but I was too tired.

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Exercise 3: Colon Usage

Add colons where appropriate. Some sentences may not need one.

1. I need to buy these items flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.
2. She had one goal to finish her degree.
3. My hobbies include reading, gardening, and cooking.
4. The meeting starts at 9 00 AM.
5. Here's what I learned always be honest.

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Exercise 4: Apostrophe Errors

Correct the apostrophe errors in these sentences.

1. The dogs collar is red.
2. Its a beautiful day outside.
3. Is this your's or mine?
4. The childrens toys are everywhere.
5. James book is on the table.
6. I bought two apple's at the store.
7. Your going to love this movie.
8. The Jones house is for sale.
9. Thats not what I meant.
10. The womens group meets on Tuesday's.

    ANSWER KEY

    Exercise 1: Add Periods and Commas

    1. My appointment is at 2 PM**,** but I might be late**.**
    2. Yes**,** I received your letter yesterday**.**
    3. We need eggs**,** milk**,** bread**,** and cheese from the store**.**
    4. After the movie ended**,** we went home**.**
    5. Dr**.** Smith**,** my cardiologist**,** recommended daily exercise**.**
    6. However**,** I decided to wait until tomorrow**.**
    7. She lives in Portland**,** Oregon**,** not Portland**,** Maine**.**
    8. My neighbor**,** who just retired**,** travels frequently**.**
    9. It was a long**,** tiring day**.**
    10. No**,** I don't need any help with that**.**

    Exercise 2: Semicolon or Comma?

    1. I love to read**;** my sister prefers watching television.
    2. The weather was beautiful**,** so we decided to go hiking.
    3. She studied all night**;** however**,** she still felt unprepared.
    4. We visited Paris**,** France**;** Rome**,** Italy**;** and Madrid**,** Spain.
    5. I wanted to go**,** but I was too tired.

    Exercise 3: Colon Usage

    1. I need to buy these items**:** flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.
    2. She had one goal**:** to finish her degree.
    3. My hobbies include reading, gardening, and cooking. (No colon needed)
    4. The meeting starts at 9**:**00 AM.
    5. Here's what I learned**:** always be honest.

    Exercise 4: Apostrophe Errors

    1. The dog**'s** collar is red.
    2. It's a beautiful day outside.
    3. Is this yours or mine?
    4. The children**'s** toys are everywhere.
    5. James**'s** (or James') book is on the table.
    6. I bought two apples at the store. (Remove apostrophe)
    7. You're going to love this movie.
    8. The Jones**'** house is for sale.
    9. That's not what I meant.
    10. The women**'s** group meets on Tuesdays. (Remove apostrophe from Tuesdays)