Podar International School, Mehsana Grade-
3 Sub- English Chapter- Punctuations |
Exercise 1: Identifying Punctuation
Marks
Look
at the sentences below. Circle the punctuation mark at the end of each sentence
and tell whether it is a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark
(!).
1. I love to read books
___
2. What is your favorite
color ___
3. Hooray! We won the
game ___
4. The sun is shining
___
5. How are you today ___
Exercise 2: Correcting Sentences
Rewrite
the sentences with the correct punctuation.
1. where is my pencil
2. I like to play with
my friends
3. wow that was so much
fun
4. do you want to go to
the park
5. she has a big red
ball
Exercise 3: Comma Practice
Put
commas in the right places in these sentences.
1. I want to buy apples
bananas grapes and oranges.
2. My favorite animals
are dogs cats and birds.
3. On Monday Tuesday and
Wednesday I have piano lessons.
4. I like to eat pizza
pasta and salad.
5. He is my brother my
sister and my best friend.
Exercise 4: Exclamation Marks
Add
an exclamation mark (!) to the sentences that need it.
1. What a beautiful
painting
2. I can't believe we
are going to the zoo
3. Oh no, I lost my toy
4. That was a fun ride
5. I love this song
Exercise 5: Periods and Question Marks
Fill
in the blanks with either a period (.) or a question mark (?).
1. Do you like to play
outside ___
2. I am going to the
store ___
3. What is your favorite
game ___
4. He is my best friend
___
5. We are going on
vacation tomorrow ___
Exercise 6: Using Apostrophes for Possession
Add
an apostrophe to show possession in the following sentences.
1. The dogs tail is
wagging.
2. That is Janes book.
3. The teachers
classroom is clean.
4. I found Mikes shoes.
5. The girls bicycle is
red.
Exercise 7: Identifying Apostrophes
Circle
the correct word with an apostrophe in each sentence.
1. The cat's/ cats tail
is fluffy.
2. I can't/ cant wait to
go to the park.
3. It's/ Its raining
outside.
4. We have five books' /
books on the shelf.
5. The girls' / girls'
dresses are pretty.
Exercise 8: Apostrophes for Possession
in Plurals
Add
the apostrophe in the correct place to show possession for plural nouns.
1. The teachers books
are on the desk.
2. The girls dresses are
in the closet.
3. The dogs bones are in
the yard.
4. The families houses
are near the beach.
5. The babies toys are
all over the floor.
Exercise 9: Choose the Correct
Apostrophe
Choose
whether to use an apostrophe to show possession or a contraction.
1. The boy's/ boys' bike
is blue.
2. The dog's/ dogs' fur
is soft.
3. It's/ Its my birthday
today.
4. The teachers/
teacher's desk is big.
Answers
Exercise 1: Identifying Punctuation
Marks
1. I love to read books .
(Period)
2. What is your favorite
color ? (Question mark)
3. Hooray! We won the
game ! (Exclamation mark)
4. The sun is shining .
(Period)
5. How are you today ?
(Question mark)
Exercise 2: Correcting Sentences
1. Where is my pencil?
2. I like to play with
my friends.
3. Wow, that was so much
fun!
4. Do you want to go to
the park?
5. She has a big red
ball.
Exercise 3: Comma Practice
1. I want to buy apples,
bananas, grapes and oranges.
2. My favorite animals
are dogs, cats and birds.
3. On Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, I have piano lessons.
4. I like to eat pizza,
pasta and salad.
5. He is my brother, my
sister and my best friend.
Exercise 4: Exclamation Marks
1. What a beautiful painting!
2. I can't believe we
are going to the zoo!
3. Oh no, I lost my toy!
4. That was a fun ride!
5. I love this song!
Exercise 5: Periods and Question Marks
1. Do you like to play
outside ?
2. I am going to the
store .
3. What is your favorite
game ?
4. He is my best friend .
5. We are going on
vacation tomorrow .
Exercise 6: Using Apostrophes for
Possession
1. The dog's tail
is wagging.
2. That is Jane's
book.
3. The teacher's
classroom is clean.
4. I found Mike's
shoes.
5. The girl's
bicycle is red.
Exercise 7: Identifying Apostrophes
1. The cat's tail
is fluffy.
2. I can't wait
to go to the park.
3. It's raining outside.
4. We have five books
on the shelf. (No apostrophe needed here)
5. The girls'
dresses are pretty. (If referring to more than one girl)
Exercise 8: Apostrophes for Possession
in Plurals
1. The teachers'
books are on the desk.
2. The girls'
dresses are in the closet.
3. The dogs'
bones are in the yard.
4. The families'
houses are near the beach.
5. The babies'
toys are all over the floor.
Exercise 9: Choose the Correct Apostrophe
1. The boy's bike
is blue. (One boy)
2. The dog's fur
is soft. (One dog)
3. It's my birthday today.
(It is)
4. The teacher's
desk is big. (One teacher)
Q.1 Read the story. Number the events from 1-6 in the correct sequence.
Jake wanted to build a birdhouse. First, he collected all the materials, including wood, nails, and paint. Then, he carefully cut the wood into different pieces. After that, he used a hammer to nail the pieces together. Once the birdhouse was complete, he painted it with bright colors and let it dry. The next day, he found a perfect spot in his backyard and hung the birdhouse on a tree. Soon, a little bird came and made it her new home!
Number the events in the correct order:
____ Jake painted the birdhouse.
____ He hung the birdhouse on a tree.
____ Jake collected all the materials.
____ He used a hammer to nail the pieces together.
____ A little bird made the birdhouse her home.
____ He cut the wood into different pieces.
Q.2 Read the story. Number the events from 1-6 in the correct sequence.
Liam woke up to the sound of raindrops on his window. He was disappointed because he had planned to play outside. His mother suggested they bake a cake instead. Liam helped mix the ingredients, and soon, a delicious smell filled the kitchen. When the cake was ready, he decorated it with chocolate frosting. As he enjoyed a slice, the rain stopped, and a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Number the events in the correct order:
____ Liam decorated the cake with chocolate frosting.
____ Liam helped mix the ingredients.
____ A rainbow appeared in the sky.
____ The rain stopped.
____ Liam woke up to the sound of raindrops.
____ His mother suggested they bake a cake.
Q.3 Read the story. Number the events from 1-6 in the correct sequence.
Emma was walking home when she saw a lost puppy sitting near a tree. She gently approached the puppy and checked its collar. The collar had a tag with a phone number, so she called the owner. The owner was very happy and rushed to meet Emma. When the owner arrived, the puppy wagged its tail excitedly. Emma handed the puppy over, and the owner thanked her for her kindness.
Number the events in the correct order:
____ The owner arrived and was very happy.
____ Emma called the number on the puppy’s collar.
____ Emma saw a lost puppy near a tree.
____ The owner thanked Emma for her kindness.
____ The puppy wagged its tail excitedly.
____ Emma checked the puppy’s collar for information.
Q.4 Write a letter to your best friend telling him about your favourite hobby.
Q.5 Write a letter to your grandparents thanking them for something special they did for you.
_________________________________________________________
Answers
Story 1
1. Jake collected all the materials.
2. He cut the wood into different pieces.
3. He used a hammer to nail the pieces together.
4. Jake painted the birdhouse.
5. He hung the birdhouse on a tree.
6. A little bird made the birdhouse her home.
Story 2
1. Liam woke up to the sound of raindrops.
2. His mother suggested they bake a cake.
3. Liam helped mix the ingredients.
4. Liam decorated the cake with chocolate frosting.
5. The rain stopped.
6. A rainbow appeared in the sky.
Story 3
1. Emma saw a lost puppy near a tree.
2. Emma checked the puppy’s collar for information.
3. Emma called the number on the puppy’s collar.
4. The owner arrived and was very happy.
5. The puppy wagged its tail excitedly.
6. The owner thanked Emma for her kindness.
Q.4
21, Swastik Homes,
Chandni Chowk
Delhi - 110006
12th January 2025
Dear _______ [Best Friend's Name],
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share something I’ve been really into lately—stamp collecting! It all started when I found an old box of stamps in my grandparents' attic, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Each stamp tells a story, whether it’s from a specific time, event, or country.
It’s such a relaxing hobby, and I’ve been having fun organizing them and even trading with other collectors. I think you'd really enjoy it too! Maybe we could even visit a stamp fair or trade stamps sometime.
[Your Name]
Q.5
52, Wild Valley
Velachery road,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600042.
23rd February
Dear Grandma and Grandpa,
I hope you’re both doing well! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the amazing birthday gift you gave me. I absolutely love it! It was such a thoughtful and special surprise, and I can tell you put a lot of care into picking it out for me.
Every time I use it, I think of you both, and it makes me smile. Thank you for always knowing exactly what I’d love. Your love and kindness mean the world to me, and I’m so lucky to have you as my grandparents.
I can’t wait to see you both soon and give you a big hug!
With all my love,
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