Punctuation Worksheet for Class 6

Punctuation Worksheet for Class 6

Punctuation Worksheet for Class 6

Name: ___________________________
Class: ___________
Date: ____________________________
Marks: 80

A. Add the Correct End Punctuation (., ?, !)

  1. What time does the train leave
  2. The children enjoyed the picnic
  3. What a fantastic performance
  4. Can you solve this problem
  5. The museum closes at six o’clock
  6. How beautiful the sunset looks
  7. Did you complete your project
  8. We visited the science exhibition
  9. Oh no I forgot my wallet
  10. Where did you keep the keys

B. Capital Letters and Proper Nouns

Rewrite the sentences correctly.

  1. my cousin lives in chennai.
  1. we visited the red fort during our trip to delhi.
  1. dr sharma teaches science at green valley school.
  1. i met arjun and riya at the railway station.
  1. christmas is celebrated in december.
  1. the pacific ocean is the largest ocean.
  1. our teacher read a story by ruskin bond.
  1. monday is my favourite day of the week.
  1. the river ganges is considered sacred.
  1. my family visited kerala last summer.

C. Commas

Insert commas where necessary.

  1. I bought apples oranges bananas grapes and pears.
  1. During the holidays we visited Jaipur Agra Delhi and Shimla.
  1. My hobbies include reading painting cycling and gardening.
  1. Ravi Meena Arjun and Priya participated in the competition.
  1. After finishing her homework Riya went outside to play.
  1. The old man tired and hungry sat under a tree.
  1. On Sunday we cleaned the house washed the car and watered the plants.
  1. My brother who lives in Mumbai is visiting us next week.
  1. The principal teachers parents and students attended the event.
  1. Before leaving please switch off the lights.

D. Apostrophes

Rewrite the sentences using apostrophes correctly.

  1. The girls books were on the table.
  1. My brothers bicycle is new.
  1. The teachers lounge is on the first floor.
  1. The dogs leash was missing.
  1. We are going to our grandparents house.
  1. The childrens playground is very large.
  1. James notebook was left in the classroom.
  1. The players uniforms were neatly arranged.
  1. The womens team won the championship.
  1. My friends ideas were very creative.

E. Quotation Marks

Add quotation marks correctly.

  1. Mother said, Please finish your homework before dinner.
  1. Where are you going? asked Rahul.
  1. The teacher announced, The test will be held tomorrow.
  1. I love reading mystery novels, said Ananya.
  1. Father said, We will visit the museum this weekend.
  1. What a wonderful painting! exclaimed the judge.
  1. The coach shouted, Keep running!
  1. Can you help me with this question? asked Rohan.
  1. The doctor advised, Drink plenty of water.
  1. We won the match! shouted the captain.

F. Semicolons and Colons

Add semicolons (;) or colons (:) where appropriate.

  1. Bring the following items pencils erasers rulers and notebooks.
  1. The weather was terrible it rained all day.
  1. There was only one problem we were late.
  1. She enjoys reading novels her sister prefers poetry.
  1. The recipe requires eggs milk flour and sugar.
  1. I have visited three countries India Nepal and Bhutan.
  1. The road was blocked therefore we took another route.
  1. He had one goal to win the race.
  1. We packed everything clothes shoes books and snacks.
  1. The team played well however they lost the match.

G. Edit the Paragraph

Rewrite the paragraph with correct punctuation and capitalization.

last saturday my friends and i visited the national museum in delhi we explored ancient artifacts paintings and sculptures wow it was an amazing experience did you know that some of the exhibits were more than a thousand years old

H. Mixed Punctuation Challenge

Correct all punctuation errors.

  1. where did you buy that book.
  1. wow that was an incredible goal.
  1. my favourite authors are ruskin bond rk narayan and sudha murty
  1. can you explain this lesson to me.
  1. the teacher said complete your assignment by friday
  1. we visited mumbai pune and nagpur during the vacation
  1. what a beautiful garden.
  1. do you know where the library is.
  1. the players uniforms were ready for the match
  1. hurray our school won the championship.

Teacher’s Note

Total Marks: 80

  • A. End Punctuation – 10 marks
  • B. Capitalization – 10 marks
  • C. Commas – 10 marks
  • D. Apostrophes – 10 marks
  • E. Quotation Marks – 10 marks
  • F. Semicolons & Colons – 10 marks
  • G. Paragraph Editing – 10 marks
  • H. Mixed Challenge – 10 marks

Score: ______ / 80 ⭐️

Punctuation Worksheet for Class 6 – Answer Key

A. Add the Correct End Punctuation (., ?, !)

  1. What time does the train leave?
  2. The children enjoyed the picnic.
  3. What a fantastic performance!
  4. Can you solve this problem?
  5. The museum closes at six o’clock.
  6. How beautiful the sunset looks!
  7. Did you complete your project?
  8. We visited the science exhibition.
  9. Oh no! I forgot my wallet!
  10. Where did you keep the keys?

B. Capital Letters and Proper Nouns

  1. My cousin lives in Chennai.
  2. We visited the Red Fort during our trip to Delhi.
  3. Dr. Sharma teaches Science at Green Valley School.
  4. I met Arjun and Riya at the railway station.
  5. Christmas is celebrated in December.
  6. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.
  7. Our teacher read a story by Ruskin Bond.
  8. Monday is my favourite day of the week.
  9. The River Ganges is considered sacred.
  10. My family visited Kerala last summer.

C. Commas

  1. I bought apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, and pears.
  2. During the holidays, we visited Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, and Shimla.
  3. My hobbies include reading, painting, cycling, and gardening.
  4. Ravi, Meena, Arjun, and Priya participated in the competition.
  5. After finishing her homework, Riya went outside to play.
  6. The old man, tired and hungry, sat under a tree.
  7. On Sunday, we cleaned the house, washed the car, and watered the plants.
  8. My brother, who lives in Mumbai, is visiting us next week.
  9. The principal, teachers, parents, and students attended the event.
  10. Before leaving, please switch off the lights.

D. Apostrophes

  1. The girls’ books were on the table.
  2. My brother’s bicycle is new.
  3. The teachers’ lounge is on the first floor.
  4. The dog’s leash was missing.
  5. We are going to our grandparents’ house.
  6. The children’s playground is very large.
  7. James’s notebook was left in the classroom.
  8. The players’ uniforms were neatly arranged.
  9. The women’s team won the championship.
  10. My friends’ ideas were very creative.

E. Quotation Marks

  1. Mother said, “Please finish your homework before dinner.”
  2. “Where are you going?” asked Rahul.
  3. The teacher announced, “The test will be held tomorrow.”
  4. “I love reading mystery novels,” said Ananya.
  5. Father said, “We will visit the museum this weekend.”
  6. “What a wonderful painting!” exclaimed the judge.
  7. The coach shouted, “Keep running!”
  8. “Can you help me with this question?” asked Rohan.
  9. The doctor advised, “Drink plenty of water.”
  10. “We won the match!” shouted the captain.

F. Semicolons and Colons

  1. Bring the following items: pencils, erasers, rulers, and notebooks.
  2. The weather was terrible; it rained all day.
  3. There was only one problem: we were late.
  4. She enjoys reading novels; her sister prefers poetry.
  5. The recipe requires: eggs, milk, flour, and sugar.
  6. I have visited three countries: India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
  7. The road was blocked; therefore, we took another route.
  8. He had one goal: to win the race.
  9. We packed everything: clothes, shoes, books, and snacks.
  10. The team played well; however, they lost the match.

G. Edit the Paragraph

Correct Paragraph:

Last Saturday, my friends and I visited the National Museum in Delhi. We explored ancient artifacts, paintings, and sculptures. Wow! It was an amazing experience! Did you know that some of the exhibits were more than a thousand years old?

H. Mixed Punctuation Challenge

  1. Where did you buy that book?
  2. Wow! That was an incredible goal!
  3. My favourite authors are Ruskin Bond, R. K. Narayan, and Sudha Murty.
  4. Can you explain this lesson to me?
  5. The teacher said, “Complete your assignment by Friday.”
  6. We visited Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur during the vacation.
  7. What a beautiful garden!
  8. Do you know where the library is?
  9. The players’ uniforms were ready for the match.
  10. Hurray! Our school won the championship!

Scoring Guide

Total Marks: 80

SectionMarks
A. End Punctuation10
B. Capitalization10
C. Commas10
D. Apostrophes10
E. Quotation Marks10
F. Semicolons & Colons10
G. Paragraph Editing10
H. Mixed Challenge10

Excellent: 72–80 ⭐⭐⭐
Very Good: 64–71 ⭐⭐
Good: 48–63 ⭐
Needs Improvement: Below 48 📚