Punctuation Worksheet for Class 6 | PDF

Punctuation Worksheet for Class 6 | PDF

Punctuation Worksheet Class 6Download

Answer Key

A. Add the correct punctuation marks

  1. What a beautiful rainbow!
  2. Where are you going after school?
  3. My favourite subjects are English, Science, and Mathematics.
  4. Rina said, “I have completed my homework.”
  5. Wow! That was an amazing performance!
  6. My uncle lives in Mumbai.
  7. Did you bring your notebook?
  8. We bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
  9. The teacher said, “Please open your books.”
  10. Oh no! I forgot my lunch box.

B. Capital Letters

  1. My friend Arjun lives in New Delhi.
  2. We visited the Taj Mahal during our summer holidays.
  3. Monday is the first day of our school week.
  4. My sister loves reading Harry Potter books.
  5. The Ganga is one of the longest rivers in India.
  6. Our principal, Mrs Sharma, addressed the students.
  7. My family celebrates Diwali with great excitement.
  8. Last Sunday, we went to Nehru Park.

C. Commas

  1. My bag contains books, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser.
  2. After lunch, we went to the library.
  3. Rohan, however, did not attend the meeting.
  4. Yes, I would love to join you.
  5. My cousins are visiting us from Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
  6. Before going to bed, I brushed my teeth.
  7. Mother bought milk, bread, butter, cheese, and eggs.
  8. First, wash your hands and then sit down.

D. Choose the correct punctuation mark

  1. What time does the movie begin ?
  2. Hurray ! We won the match !
  3. Riya said “ I am feeling better now .”
  4. I need a pen , pencil , and an eraser.
  5. This is Rahul **’**s bicycle.
  6. Please close the door .
  7. How beautiful the garden is !
  8. Did you finish your project ?

E. Apostrophes

  1. This is my brother’s room.
  2. The girls’ uniforms are very neat.
  3. I can’t solve this problem.
  4. We shouldn’t waste water.
  5. Anita’s bag is on the table.
  6. The dog wagged its tail.
  7. The children’s toys were scattered everywhere.
  8. She doesn’t like spicy food.

F. Direct Speech

  1. Rahul said, “I am going to the playground.”
  2. Mother asked, “Have you finished your homework?”
  3. The teacher said, “Always speak the truth.”
  4. Neha exclaimed, “What a wonderful surprise!”
  5. Father said, “We will visit Grandma tomorrow.”

G. Correct the Paragraph

Yesterday, my friend Aman came to my house. He said, “Can we play cricket?” I replied, “Yes, but first we must finish our homework.” After completing our work, we went outside. It was a beautiful afternoon, and we played with Rohan, Mohit, and Sameer. What a fun day it was!

H. Punctuation Challenge

  1. “Stop!” shouted the policeman.
  2. My mother asked, “Why are you late?”
  3. “Yes, I have read the book,” said Meera.
  4. After reaching school, however, I realised that I had forgotten my notebook.
  5. The shopkeeper said, “These apples are fresh. Would you like a kilogram?”
  6. “What an incredible goal!” shouted the excited fans.

I. Create Your Own Sentences

Answers may vary. Sample answers:

  1. Full stop: I enjoy reading books.
  2. Question mark: Where is your notebook?
  3. Exclamation mark: What a beautiful painting!
  4. Comma: I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.
  5. Apostrophe: This is Riya’s pencil.
  6. Quotation marks: Mother said, “Finish your homework.”

J. Editing Task

Last Saturday, my family went to the zoo. We saw lions, tigers, elephants, and monkeys. My little brother shouted, “Look at that huge elephant! Isn’t it amazing?” Then Father said, “Let’s go and see the birds.” What a wonderful day we had!