3rd Grade Punctuation Worksheets

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Made at homeroomtools.comRead each one. Write your sentence on the lines.1.2.3.4.5.6.Write each sentence with its punctuationA paper airplane landed on the gym roofThe lighthouse blinks every ten secondsThe bridge is closed for repairs said the officerDad washed the forks spoons and ladlesAunt Rosa asked Who left the gate openYes I fed the goldfish
Made at homeroomtools.comRead each one. Write your sentence on the lines.1.2.3.4.5.6.Write each sentence with its punctuationAnswer keyA paper airplane landed on the gym roofThe lighthouse blinks every ten secondsThe bridge is closed for repairs said the officerDad washed the forks spoons and ladlesAunt Rosa asked Who left the gate openYes I fed the goldfishA paper airplane landed on the gym roof.The lighthouse blinks every ten seconds."The bridge is closed for repairs," said the officer.Dad washed the forks, spoons, and ladles.Aunt Rosa asked, "Who left the gate open?"Yes, I fed the goldfish.
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End marks and commas 77

  • A gray heron waded through the reeds
  • A paper airplane landed on the gym roof
  • A raccoon tipped over the compost bin
  • Are the tomatoes ripe enough to pick
  • The backpack holds a jacket a thermos and a notebook
  • The bakery truck stops at our corner at dawn
  • The band will play in Concord New Hampshire
  • The bus tour ends in Augusta Maine
  • Can a penguin fly
  • The chess club meets in the art room
  • The choir sings on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays
  • Class please open your journals
  • Coach may I get a drink of water
  • The costume needs buttons felt and ribbon
  • Dad the oven timer is beeping
  • Dad washed the forks spoons and ladles
  • The fair opens on August 12 2027
  • The ferry leaves the dock at noon
  • The footbridge was finished on October 30 1998
  • Grandma grew up in Dover Delaware
  • Grandpa whittled a spoon from a maple branch
  • Have you seen the map of the campground
  • He ordered soup salad and a roll
  • How many strings does a banjo have
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End marks and commas, continued

  • I fed the hens the goats and the donkey
  • Is the science fair in the gym this year
  • The janitor waxed the gym floor last night
  • Lena where is the masking tape
  • The library card expires on December 31 2028
  • The lighthouse blinks every ten seconds
  • The marching band practices behind the library
  • Mia plays soccer chess and the trumpet
  • Mom Dad and Jamal built the birdhouse
  • My cousin collects bottle caps from every state
  • My cousin was born on March 3 2016
  • My favorite colors are teal orange and gray
  • My uncle works in Pierre South Dakota
  • No I have not seen the stapler
  • No the plumber has not come yet
  • Omar your sandwich is on the counter
  • Our class hatched six chicks in an incubator
  • Our cousins flew in from Juneau Alaska
  • Our puppy came home on January 22 2024
  • Owls bats and moths come out at night
  • Pack a compass a whistle and a poncho
  • The parade had drummers jugglers and stilt walkers
  • The play opens on Friday May 9
  • The pond is home to frogs turtles and dragonflies
  • The postcard came from Helena Montana
  • The quilt is pink brown and purple
  • The recipe needs flour butter and honey
  • The rodeo team traveled to Boise Idaho
  • The salad has lettuce carrots and radishes
  • School pictures are on Tuesday September 14
  • The science camp is in Salem Oregon
  • She planted beans squash and peppers
  • Snow covered the picnic tables by morning
  • The swim meet is on Saturday July 18
  • Thank you for the scarf Grandma
  • The time capsule will be opened on April 5 2050
  • The toy shop sells kites puzzles and marbles
  • The train stops in Topeka Kansas
  • We changed planes in Lincoln Nebraska
  • We moved here on June 1 2019
  • We packed socks boots and a flashlight
  • We saw otters seals and pelicans at the bay
  • What did the vet say about the kitten
  • When does the ferry reach the island
  • Where did you leave the measuring tape
  • Which trail leads to the waterfall
  • Who borrowed the purple stapler
  • Whose lunchbox is on the bleachers
  • Why is the hamster awake at midnight
  • Will the plumber come before lunch
  • Would you like pickles with your burger
  • Yes I fed the goldfish
  • Yes the tomatoes are ripe

Apostrophes, quotation marks 78

  • A spiders web hung across the gate
  • All four cars tires were flat
  • Arent the pancakes ready yet
  • Aunt Rosa asked Who left the gate open
  • The babys rattle fell under the crib
  • The baker said The rolls come out at six
  • Bens cousin raises rabbits
  • Both twins beds are by the window
  • The bridge is closed for repairs said the officer
  • The bunnys nose twitched
  • Can we plant sunflowers this year asked Tess
  • The childrens coats are in the hall
  • The citys park has a new slide
  • The coach asked Who wants to bat first
  • Dad asked Did you water the ferns
  • Dads toolbox is under the workbench
  • Dont forget your library card
  • Each players name is on a shirt
  • Earths shadow crossed the moon last night
  • Every students desk has a name tag
  • The farmer said The corn is taller than the fence
  • The ferry is running late said the captain
  • Grandpa said The trout are biting today
  • The guide said Stay on the marked trail
  • He doesnt like mustard on his sandwich
  • Hed like another slice of melon
  • The hens havent laid any eggs today
  • I cant untie this stubborn knot
  • I finished the whole chapter said Marcus
  • I found a blue feather said Ana
  • I packed an extra sandwich said Jamal
  • Ill carry the picnic basket up the hill
  • Im halfway through the puzzle
  • Is the pool open on Sunday asked Dana
  • Its too foggy to see the barn
  • The kitten couldnt reach the yarn
  • The ladys umbrella is purple
  • Lets build a fort from the couch cushions
  • The librarian whispered Please use a bookmark
  • May I feed the goats asked Priya
  • The meeting starts at noon said the mayor
  • The mens team plays at noon
  • Mias sled has red runners
  • The mices hole is behind the stove
  • Mom said The pancakes are getting cold
  • My brother wont eat mushrooms
  • My tooth is loose said Omar
  • Nora said The parade is coming
  • One boys shoelace came untied
  • Our team won the relay said Kim
  • The oven isnt hot yet
  • The paint wasnt dry this morning
  • The pilot announced We will land in ten minutes
  • The ponys mane was braided
  • The puppys ears are too big for its head
  • Shell bring the map of the campground
  • The storys ending surprised me
  • That birds nest is made of twigs
  • That is Grandpas fishing hat
  • Thats the tallest sunflower in the garden
  • Theres a ladybug on your sleeve
  • Theyll meet us at the ferry dock
  • Theyre painting the fence green
  • This cats whiskers are white
  • Todays lunch is vegetable soup
  • The twins werent at band practice
  • The two dogs bowls are empty
  • The vet said Your kitten is healthy
  • We didnt hear the doorbell
  • Were building a fort with blankets
  • Weve read every book on that shelf
  • Whats inside the green suitcase
  • Where did the hamster go asked Leo
  • Wheres the lid for this jar
  • Which gate leads to the orchard asked the tourist
  • Whos knocking on the screen door
  • The womens choir sang first
  • Youre standing on my jump rope

How this list was compiled: Written for this page: each sentence is stored punctuated and printed with its periods, question marks, commas, apostrophes and quotation marks taken out; capitals stay. The first set needs an end mark, or commas in a list of three, in a date, between a city and its state, or after yes, no or a name spoken to. The second needs an apostrophe in a contraction or a possessive, or commas and quotation marks around spoken words. The key puts a comma before and in a list (the serial comma). The marks follow the Common Core language standards L.1.2b and c, L.2.2c, L.3.2b to d and L.5.2a and c, read 2 October 2026; each city is the capital of its state in Wikipedia's list of capitals in the United States, read the same day. No real person, brand or character is named. Licence: own work

How it works

Each sheet draws 6 of our sentences, printed without their periods, question marks, commas, apostrophes and quotation marks, with a line under each to write it again. Capitals stay as clues. The answer key shows every sentence punctuated.

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End marks and commas

This set needs a period or a question mark, and commas in a list of three (socks, boots, and a flashlight), in a date (March 3, 2016), between a city and its state (Topeka, Kansas), and after yes, no or a name spoken to.

Apostrophes and quotation marks

The second set under Set, Apostrophes, quotation marks, has contractions (cant becomes can't), possessives (the babys rattle, both twins beds) and spoken words: Mom said The pancakes are getting cold. The capital inside shows where the speaker's words begin.

  • The key puts a comma before and in a list: pink, brown, and purple.
  • No sentence needs an exclamation point, so each has one end mark that fits.

Questions and answers

What punctuation do 3rd graders learn?

The Common Core lists commas in addresses, commas and quotation marks in dialogue, and possessives for grade 3 (L.3.2b, c and d). End marks and commas in dates and lists come in grade 1, and apostrophes in contractions in grade 2.

Can I use these as punctuation worksheets in 5th grade?

Yes, for review. The grade 5 standards name commas in a series (L.5.2a) and after yes, no and a name spoken to (L.5.2c); both are in the End marks and commas set.

Does each punctuation practice worksheet have an answer key?

Yes. Printed or saved as a PDF, the key is the last page and shows every sentence with its marks in place. To print the sheet alone, uncheck Add an answer key as the last page under More options.

How do I add my own sentences?

Type one a line without its marks, an equals sign, then the sentence punctuated: Where is my hat = Where is my hat? The punctuated form prints only in the key.

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