

This Grade 5 grammar worksheet helps students understand how to use **colons** correctly in sentences. Learners discover that colons are used to introduce lists, explain or clarify information, show time, and present rules or instructions clearly. Through clear examples and structured practice, students learn how colons guide the reader’s attention to important details.
Designed for upper primary learners, this worksheet builds confidence in using colons through practical, real-life sentences. With activities ranging from MCQs to passage editing, students strengthen punctuation accuracy and improve clarity in both academic and everyday writing.
Understanding colons helps children:
1. Introduce lists and examples clearly.
2. Present rules, explanations, and instructions neatly.
3. Improve sentence structure and readability.
4. Write organised paragraphs and informative texts.
This worksheet includes five punctuation-rich activities:
Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Sentence
Students identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
Exercise 2 – True or False
Learners check whether colons are used correctly in each sentence.
Exercise 3 – Add Colons
Children insert colons in suitable places within sentences.
Exercise 4 – Rewrite Using Correct Punctuation
Students rewrite sentences neatly using colons correctly.
Exercise 5 – Passage Editing
A paragraph-based activity where learners add colons wherever required.
Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Sentence
1. a
2. a
3. c
4. b
5. b
6. a
7. c
8. b
9. a
10. a
Exercise 2 – True or False
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. True
7. True
8. True
9. False
10. False
Exercise 3 – Add Colons
1. Mira bought three colours: red, blue, and green.
2. Rehan saw two warnings: slippery floor and men at work.
3. Tanvi listed the sections: tasks, duties, and responsibilities.
4. Diya organised three materials: thread, cloth, and needle.
5. Nehal packed tools: hammers, pliers, and screws.
6. Sameer remembered two rules: stay focused and keep moving.
7. Mira saw three signs: caution, danger, and warning.
8. Aarav arranged labels: urgent, review, and action.
9. Arjun sorted folders: maths, science, and social.
10. Arjun carried these items: clips, pins, and bracelets.
Exercise 4 – Rewrite Using Correct Punctuation
1. Bring these items for class: pencils, erasers, and rulers.
2. The teacher gave one rule: finish your work on time.
3. Here are my favourite hobbies: reading, drawing, and cycling.
4. The sign read: No entry beyond this point.
5. He reminded us the steps: stand straight, take a breath, then speak.
6. The notice said: School will remain closed tomorrow.
7. She told us her goal: to become a scientist.
8. I have one request: please listen carefully.
9. The coach announced today’s focus: speed, stamina, teamwork.
10. These are the ingredients you need: sugar, milk, cocoa powder.
Exercise 5 – Passage Editing
She made sure to include all the essentials: lunch box, water bottle, and snacks.
Her teacher reminded the students to carry safety items: hat, sunscreen, and first aid kit.
On the bus, Neha checked her bag again and said she had everything: sandwich, juice, apple, and cookies.
Her friends asked her about the schedule: when they would visit the museum, lunch time, and the games they would play.
She also wrote a note for her parents: pick me up at 5 pm, be on time, and drive carefully.
Help your child build fluent speaking and writing skills by mastering contractions today.
Lists, explanations, or examples.
They help create formal, structured sentences.
Using them directly after a verb or preposition.