Punctuation

Stop running Jake!

I was tired but I stayed up to finish my book.

A passage mixing all comma types — students restore every missing comma.

The dog wagged ___ tail. (it's / its)

___ going to love this surprise! (they're / their / there)

Rewrite to show possession: the toys of the children

The dog's chased the cat's across the yard.

She said I love this book.

She read the poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.

Rewrite as direct speech: She said she was tired.

An 8-line dialogue with all punctuation removed — students rewrite it fully punctuated.

She needed three things flour, eggs, and butter.

It's a lovely day, ___?

After the long hike we sat by the fire.