Punctuation comma, inverted, brackets and
apostrophe
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Question Sheet
Past Paper 2013
Level 3-5
Question 10
1
Tick two boxes to show where the missing commas should go.
1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2013
Level 3-5
Question 26
2
Why is the comma used in the sentence below?
Her mum said that the ducklings were cute, fluffy and very small.
Tick one
to introduce a piece of speech
to mark the clauses in the sentence
to divide the two halves of the sentence
to separate items in a list
1 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2013
Level 3-5
Question 43
3
Insert a pair of commas in the sentence below to make the meaning clearer.
Computer games which can be fun to play are also very time-consuming.
1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2013
Level 3-5
Question 20
4
Which sentence uses inverted commas correctly?
Tick one
"Mr Nelson asked, Who is responsible for the sports equipment?"
Mr Nelson asked, "Who is responsible for the sports equipment?"
"Mr Nelson asked," Who is responsible for the sports equipment?
Mr Nelson asked, "Who is responsible for the sports equipment"?
1 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2013
Level 3-5
Question 30
5
Put the astronomer's words into direct speech.
The astronomer said it was his ambition to discover as much as possible
about our solar system.
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2 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2013
Level 3-5
Question 22
6
Put a tick in each row to show how the apostrophe has been used in the sentence.
One has been done for you.
Sentence
To replace a missing
letter
To show something
belongs to someone /
something
It doesn't go there.
We're cold.
Anita's coat is very
warm.
Ruby's hair is brown.
I mustn't forget my
homework.
1 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2013
Level 3-5
Question 39
7
Which two of these sentences would be clearer with brackets to organise some of the
information they contain?
Tick two
The great white shark has been known to exceed 6 metres in length.
The two cars a red one and a blue one sped down the road.
Waves from the sea have the power to erode rocks over time.
A country with a mild climate has pleasant temperatures.
Jake a polite young man always holds open the door.
1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2013 sample
Level 3-5
Question 27
8
Insert three commas in the correct places in the sentence below.
I need to pack a swimming costume some sun cream a hat sunglasses and a towel.
1 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2013 sample
Level 3-5
Question 15
9
Which of the sentences below uses commas correctly?
Tick one
We'll, need a board, counters, and a pair of dice.
We'll need a board, counters, and a pair, of dice.
We'll need a board, counters, and, a pair of dice.
We'll need a board, counters and a pair of dice.
1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2013 sample
Level 3-5
Question 18
10 Which of the sentences below is punctuated correctly?
Tick one
Mr Jones my (neighbour looks) after our cat when we go on holiday.
Mr Jones my neighbour (looks after our cat) when we go on holiday.
Mr Jones (my neighbour) looks after our cat when we go on holiday.
Mr Jones my neighbour looks after our (cat when we go on holiday).
1 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2014
Level 3-5
Question 15
11 Add three commas in the correct places in the sentence below.
Ed knew he had P.E. reading maths music and history
at school tomorrow.
1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2014
Level 3-5
Question 29
12 Add the missing punctuation to the following sentence.
You must pack your toothbrush swimming costume towel
and nightclothes
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Past Paper 2014
Level 3-5
Question 47
13 Add the missing apostrophes to the sentences below.
That comedians jokes were hilarious.
Ryans parents are both doctors.
The castles dungeons are 300 years old.
1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2015
Level 3-5
Question 12
14 Why have brackets been used in the sentence below?
For further details, see 'how to draw animals' (page 48-50).
Tick one.
to give additional information
to show the writer's opinion
to introduce a noun phrase
to link two clauses together
1 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2015
Level 3-5
Question 18
15 Insert commas in the correct places in the sentence below.
1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2015
Level 3-5
Question 20
16 Tick one box in each row to show how the commas are used in each sentence.
Sentence
Commas are
Commas are
used to
used to
separate items
separate
in a list
clauses
Butterflies, moths and bees are all winged
insects.
Ana's class, which is the largest, is
usually the quietest.
When Dad bakes biscuits, Jackie always
helps.
1 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2015
Level 3-5
Question 21
17 Write the contraction for each of the words below.
The first one has been done for you.
Do not _____don't_____
I am _______________
has not _______________
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Question 25
18 Write the contraction of the underlined words in each box.
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Question 39
19 Which sign uses the apostrophe correctly?
Tick one.
1 mark(s)
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Question 42
20 Write out the words from the boxes below to complete the sentence.
You can use the boxes in any order.
Use commas to punctuate your list.
Jay noticed ___________________________________________________
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1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2015
Level 3-5
Question 44
21 Add the missing inverted commas to the passage below.
Maya whispered , I can see a baby hedgehog ! Keep quiet so we
don't scare it .
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Past Paper 2015
Level 3-5
Question 49
22 Write out the words from the boxes below to make one sentence.
You can use the boxes in any order.
Use commas to punctuate your answer correctly.
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1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2016 sample
Level 3-5
Question 7
23 Write the contracted form of the underlined words in the box.
1 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2016 sample
Level 3-5
Question 9
24 Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
Tick one.
The children's clothes were hanging up.
The childrens' clothes were hanging up.
The childrens clothe's were hanging up.
The childrens clothes' were hanging up.
1 mark(s)
Past Paper 2016 sample
Level 3-5
Question 32
25 Rewrite the sentence below as direct speech.
Remember to punctuate your answer correctly.
She asked if he wanted a banana.
She asked him, ________________________________________________
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1 mark(s)
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Past Paper 2016 sample
Level 3-5
Question 45
26 Write a sentence that lists all the information given in the box below.
Remember to punctuate your answer correctly.
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1 mark(s)
27 Read the sentence below.
"Hurry up," ordered Mum, "or else we will be late."
How do you know that it is direct speech?
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1 mark(s)
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28 The following sentence is written in indirect speech. Rewrite it as direct speech.
The pianist said he would only play at the concert if the
choir learnt the song properly.
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1 mark(s)
29 Tick one box to show where the missing inverted comma should go.
1 mark(s)
30 Circle the word in the following sentence that should contain an apostrophe.
The boy at least washed his hands before stealing his brothers sweets from the jar.
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31 I had so much fun on the summer trip (even though it rained) and I also made a new
friend.
Why are the brackets used in this sentence?
Tick one
to show speech
to provide extra information
to replace fullstops
1 mark(s)
32 Add brackets to the sentence below.
Frederick my favourite uncle gave me a television for my birthday.
1 mark(s)
33 Which two of these sentences would be clearer with brackets to organise some of the
information they contain?
Tick two
Whales spend all their time in the ocean but are actually
mammals.
The largest ocean called the Pacific Ocean is almost 64 million
square miles in area.
The equator passes through thirteen countries in total.
A mule is an animal that is a cross between a horse and a
donkey.
Brazil where the official language is Portuguese is the largest
country in South America.
1 mark(s)
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34 Which of the sentences below is punctuated correctly?
Tick one
Her shoes (made from leather) and with pointed toes
looked like they were expensive.
Her shoes (made from leather and with pointed toes)
looked like they were expensive.
Her shoes made from leather and with pointed toes looked
(like they were expensive).
(Her shoes) made from leather and with pointed toes
looked like they were expensive.
1 mark(s)
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