What you will learn in Grade 3
Today's goal: Use punctuation to separate ideas, show possession and make dialogue readable.
Core concept
Comma: I bought apples, bananas and milk.
A comma can separate items in a list or parts of a sentence.
Core concept
Apostrophe: Riya's bag is blue.
An apostrophe can show possession, meaning something belongs to someone.
Core concept
Question: Where are you going?
A question mark is used after a direct question.
Core concept
Quotation marks: 'Come here,' said Mum.
Quotation marks show the exact words spoken or written by someone.
Core idea
Use punctuation to separate ideas, show possession and make dialogue readable.
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
Comma
, lists
“, lists” shows how commas separate items or introductory information.
Apostrophe
Riya's
“Riya's” shows possession or omitted letters.
Question mark
?
“?” marks a direct question.
Quotation marks
speech
“speech” marks words spoken by someone.
See the skill in action
ListI packed a pen, book and ruler.
PossessionArun's bag
QuestionWhere is the key?
Quick check
Which punctuation shows that something belongs to Riya?
Practice like a learner
- Add commas to a list.
- Correct: Ravis book is new.
- Add a question mark to a question.
- Write one sentence showing possession.
- Punctuate one short line of dialogue.
Self-check: Can you explain the rule, give a new example and tell someone why your answer is correct?
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