Punctuation Power
This punctuation mark ends a sentence.
Full stop
Fix this sentence: i went to school
I went to school.
Is this an independent or dependent clause? She likes to read books.
Independent clause
Words like and, but and or are called what?
Conjunctions
What is the subject in this sentence? The dog ran quickly.
The dog
As brave as a lion is an example of what literary device?
Simile
Add the missing punctuation: Before the game started the team stretched quietly
Before the game started, the team stretched quietly.
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
How often is the FIFA World Cup usually held?
Every 4 years
These are used at the start of a sentence and for names of people, places and things.
Capital letters
Fix this sentence: we visited sydney melbourne and perth
We visited Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Is this an independent or dependent clause? Because the bell rang.
Dependent clause
Identify the conjunction: I wanted pizza, but we had pasta instead.
but
What is the verb in this sentence? Sarah writes books.
writes
The classroom was a zoo is an example of what literary device?
Metaphor
Which word is the verb? The nervous student whispered the answer.
How many legs does a spider have?
8
Which country has won the most men’s FIFA World Cups?
Brazil
This punctuation mark shows that something belongs to someone
Possessive apostrophe
Fix this sentence: the teachers bag was missing
The teacher’s bag was missing.
What is a compound sentence?
Joins two (or more) independent clauses.
What type of conjunction is because? (Subordinating, correlative or coordinating)
Subordinating
Fix the verb: The cat were excited.
The cat was excited.
In a short story, which part introduces the characters, setting and situation?
Orientation
Identify the literary device: The wind slapped the windows all night.
Personification
What is the only mammalian species capable of sustained flight?
Bats
What country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Argentina
This punctuation mark can introduce a list or an explanation
Colon
Fix this sentence: she waited and waited and then
She waited and waited and then...
What type of sentence is this? Although I was tired, I finished my homework.
Complex sentence
What type of conjunction is either...or? (Subordinating, correlative or corresponding)
Correlative conjunction
Fix the verb: My friends enjoys reading.
My friends enjoy reading.
In a short story, which part introduces the problem?
Complication
Which sentence is correct? A) The boys was late. B) The boys were late.
B) The boys were late.
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada
What award is given to the player who scores the most goals at a FIFA World Cup?
The Golden Boot
This punctuation mark can link two closely related complete ideas
Semicolon
Fix this sentence: the wind howled the rain fell nobody moved
The wind howled; the rain fell; nobody moved.
Identify the dependent clause: Even though Max tried to push him gently, Gizmo ran away.
Even though Max tried to push him gently
Fix the punctuation: It is not funny however you laughed.
It is not funny; however, you laughed.
Fix the sentence: The car are very smart.
The car is very smart OR The cars are very smart.
Create a sentence that includes either a simile or metaphor and an emotion.
Example: Fear crawled through me like a spider.
Write a 6-word sentence that includes an emotion.
Teacher judgement. Example: Fear rushed through my body quickly.
Which is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
Africa
Which three countries are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
USA, Canada and Mexico