Question

punctuation perfection: fix the sentences
directions: identify the mistakes in the following sentences. then rewrite the sentences using correct punctuation.

1. i can we go to the library asked emily
2. my brothers book is on the teachers desk
3. i had pizza ice cream and cookies for lunch
4. watch out shouted jake
5. dont forget your homework said mr smith

true or false
directions: mark the following statements about punctuation true or false.

1. all sentences need punctuation. t f
2. a period is used to end a question. t f
3. a comma is used to separate items in a list. t f
4. an apostrophe is used to show possession. t f
5. an exclamation mark shows emotion and strong feeling. t f
6. a question mark is used to end a statement. t f
7. all sentences must start with a capital letter. t f
8. all sentences must end with a capital letter. t f

Explanation:

1. "Can we go to the library?" asked Emily. - This is a question, so it needs a question - mark and proper capitalization.
2. My brother's book is on the teacher's desk. - Apostrophes are used for possession.
3. I had pizza, ice - cream, and cookies for lunch. - Commas separate items in a list.
4. "Watch out!" shouted Jake. - Exclamation mark for strong emotion and proper punctuation for dialogue.
5. "Don't forget your homework," said Mr. Smith. - Apostrophe for contraction and proper dialogue punctuation.

For True - False:

1. T - All sentences need punctuation to be clear.
2. F - A period ends a statement, not a question.
3. T - Commas separate list items.
4. T - Apostrophes show possession.
5. T - Exclamation marks show emotion.
6. F - A question mark ends a question, not a statement.
7. T - All sentences start with a capital letter.
8. F - Sentences end with appropriate end - punctuation (period, question mark, exclamation mark), not a capital letter.

Answer:

1. "Can we go to the library?" asked Emily.
2. My brother's book is on the teacher's desk.
3. I had pizza, ice - cream, and cookies for lunch.
4. "Watch out!" shouted Jake.
5. "Don't forget your homework," said Mr. Smith.

True - False:

1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. T
6. F
7. T
8. F