Punctuation 11+ English Practice

Punctuation questions check whether children can use commas, apostrophes, full stops and speech marks to clarify meaning.

What children practise in Punctuation

Punctuation questions check whether children can use commas, apostrophes, full stops and speech marks to clarify meaning.

Common question formats

  • Comma and full stop use
  • Apostrophes and possession
  • Speech punctuation

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Placing commas randomly
  • Confusing possession with contraction
  • Missing end punctuation

Worked examples

Where should a full stop go in a statement?

Answer: At the end

Which shows possession: the girls bag or the girl's bag?

Answer: the girl's bag

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