What you will learn in Grade 4
Today's goal: Edit punctuation in lists, possession, dialogue and questions.
Riya's notebook is on the desk.
An apostrophe can show that something belongs to a person or thing.
I packed a pen, ruler and notebook.
Commas can separate items in a list and make the sentence easier to read.
"Come here," said Dad.
Quotation marks are used around the exact words spoken by someone.
Where are you going?
A question mark is placed at the end of a direct question.
Core idea
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
Riya's
“Riya's” shows how punctuation makes the meaning easier to read.
pen, ruler and notebook
“pen, ruler and notebook” shows how commas separate items or introductory information.
"Come here,"
“"Come here,"” marks words spoken by someone.
?
“?” marks a direct question.
See the skill in action
Quick check
Which punctuation shows possession in 'the teacher's desk'?
Practice like a learner
- Correct one apostrophe error.
- Add commas to a list.
- Punctuate a short question.
- Write a two-line dialogue.
- Proofread a paragraph for four punctuation types.
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