Punctuation Powerhouse: Master Commas to Quotation Marks for Class 7 

This worksheet empowers Class 7 learners to refine their punctuation skills across six core areas — commas, apostrophes, colons, semicolons, quotation marks, brackets, and hyphens. Learners work through sentence corrections, rewriting exercises, and a final paragraph editing task to gain fluency in written expression. 

Why Punctuation Matters in Grammar? 

Mastering punctuation helps students: 
1. Write clearly and avoid confusing sentence structure. 
2. Understand pauses, possession, emphasis, and dialogue formatting. 
3. Prepare effectively for grammar editing and writing tasks in school. 
4. Strengthen both academic and creative writing accuracy. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes six detailed exercises with escalating complexity: 

✅ Exercise 1 – Insert Commas 
Students add commas where needed in 10 sentences that involve lists, clauses, and introductory phrases. 
Example: “We bought apples oranges bananas and mangoes.” → “We bought apples, oranges, bananas, and mangoes.” 

✍️ Exercise 2 – Apostrophe Corrections 
Learners rewrite sentences to add contractions or show possession accurately. 
Example: “The dogs tail was wagging.” → “The dog’s tail was wagging.” 

🔗 Exercise 3 – Use Colons and Semicolons 
Students identify whether a colon (:) or semicolon (;) is needed in each sentence and insert it at the correct spot. 
Example: “Ramesh is hardworking he always completes his tasks.” → “Ramesh is hardworking; he always completes his tasks.”

🗨 Exercise 4 – Fix Quotation Marks 
Students punctuate sentences involving direct speech, commands, or quoted phrases. 
Example: “Riya said I love reading mystery novels.” → “Riya said, ‘I love reading mystery novels.’”

🔠 Exercise 5 – Add Hyphens and Brackets 
Learners correct 10 sentences by inserting necessary hyphens and brackets. 
Example: “We saw a man eating tiger.” → “We saw a man-eating tiger.” 

📖 Exercise 6 – Paragraph Editing 
Students rewrite a full paragraph with missing punctuation, applying all learned rules — from commas to capitalisation and quotation formatting.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Commas 
1. We bought apples, oranges, bananas, and mangoes. 
2. After school, my brother went to cricket practice. 
3. She sings well, dances gracefully, and acts brilliantly. 
4. Before leaving, I packed my bag. 
5. My friends, who are in the basketball team, are travelling to Delhi. 
6. He opened the box, took out the book, and began reading. 
7. If you work hard, you will succeed. 
8. Although she was tired, she finished her homework. 
9. I met Riya, an old friend from school, at the mall. 
10. The sun, which was hiding behind the clouds, finally came out. 

Exercise 2 – Apostrophes 
1. The dog’s tail was wagging. 
2. I can’t believe it’s already June. 
3. Shreya borrowed her sister’s dress. 
4. They’re going to the zoo tomorrow. 
5. The book’s cover was torn. 
6. Rahul doesn’t like spicy food. 
7. My parents’ friends came over last night. 
8. That isn’t your pencil. 

Exercise 3 – Colons and Semicolons 
1. I need the following items: pens, pencils, erasers. 
2. Ramesh is hardworking; he always completes his tasks. 
3. The festival has three parts: music, dance, and drama. 
4. We visited the following cities: Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad. 
5. I had a long day; I need to rest now. 
6. There are two options: stay and fight or run away. 
7. My mother gave me advice: study well, think clearly, and stay calm. 
8. I had tea; my brother had coffee. 
9. The school has many clubs: science club, drama club, and eco club. 
10. Be careful; this road is slippery. 

Exercise 4 – Quotation Marks 
1. Riya said, “I love reading mystery novels.” 
2. Did you hear him shout, “Help!” 
3. My teacher said, “Remember to finish your homework.” 
4. Can you believe she actually said, “I don’t care”? 
5. He asked, “Who took my notebook?” 
6. The banner read, “Welcome to Annual Day 2025.” 
7. Please write the word “imagination” on the board. 
8. Grandpa said, “Time is precious; use it wisely.” 

Exercise 5 – Hyphens and Brackets 
1. My great-grandmother lives in Chennai. 
2. She has a part-time job. 
3. We saw a man-eating tiger. 
4. Rahul (the team captain) scored the winning goal. 
5. I bought a state-of-the-art laptop. 
6. Our train to Mumbai leaves at six tonight. 
7. My father-in-law is a doctor. 
8. The post office closes at five-thirty. 
9. He gave me a two-page letter. 
10. My cousin (the one who lives in Delhi) will join us later. 

Exercise 6 – Paragraph Rewrite 
Rina packed the essentials: water bottles, sun hats, and snacks. “We can’t forget sunscreen,” she said. Her brother’s voice called out, “Mum’s packed sandwiches, cheese, and chutney for everyone.” “Let’s take the badminton rackets too,” said Rina. Arjun’s bag — a bright blue one — was already full. “I’ve got Uno and Ludo,” he added. The house was quiet; everyone had already left. It was a well-planned, fun-filled day at the park. 

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