Notes: Punctuation | English Olympiad for Class 3 PDF Download

What is Punctuation ?

1. Period (.) - The Full Stop:

• Usage: Marks the end of a sentence that makes a statement.
• Example: I like to play outside.

2. Question Mark (?) - The Curious Curl:

• Usage: Used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.
• Example: Did you finish your homework?

3. Exclamation Mark (!) - The Excitement Point:

• Usage: Shows strong emotion or excitement.
• Example: What a beautiful day!

4. Comma (,) - The Pause Button:

• Usage: Separates items in a list or adds a pause in a sentence.
• Example: I want apples, bananas, and grapes.

5. Apostrophe (') - The Helper in Possession:

• Usage: Shows ownership or indicates missing letters.
• Examples: Sarah's cat is cute. (ownership) Can't (cannot).

6. Quotation Marks (" ") - The Talking Twins:

• Usage: Show that someone is speaking or indicate a quote.
• Example: She said, "Hello."

How to Use Punctuation?

• End Sentences: Use a period to end a statement, a question mark for questions, and an exclamation mark for excitement.
• Separate Items: Use commas to separate items in a list or add a pause in a sentence.
• Show Possession: Use an apostrophe to show ownership (Sarah's cat) or indicate missing letters (can't).
• Indicate Speech: Use quotation marks to show when someone is speaking or to highlight a quote.

Practice Time

Q1: Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence:
"The sun is shining brightly"
Ans: Corrected: The sun is shining brightly.

Q2: Create a sentence using a question mark.
Ans: What is your favorite color?

Why Is Punctuation Important?

Punctuation is like the conductor of our words, guiding readers on when to pause, ask questions, or get excited. It helps us communicate clearly and express our thoughts effectively. Keep punctuating, language maestros!