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Mixed Punctuation Review Worksheet — Grade 5

Grade 5 mixed-punctuation practice: identify apostrophes, choose correct marks, and rewrite sentences using commas, colons, semicolons, and quotation marks.

Good writing depends on punctuation marks working together. A misplaced comma, a missing apostrophe, or a forgotten semicolon can change the meaning of a sentence or make a reader stumble. This worksheet gives fifth graders practice with six important marks at once: end marks, commas in a series, apostrophes, quotation marks, semicolons, and colons. Students begin by spotting apostrophes in real sentences, then choose the correctly punctuated version from three options, then rewrite sentences that have a single error, and finally write a sentence of their own. Work through the sections in order, since each one builds on the skill before it. Use the rule box at the top of the page as a reference, and encourage students to say the rule out loud before they correct each sentence.

Mixed Punctuation Review Worksheet — Grade 5

Use what you know about punctuation to complete each section. Read every sentence carefully before you write your answer.

Remember

  • An apostrophe shows ownership (the dog's bowl) or marks missing letters in a contraction (don't).
  • Use a comma between every item in a series of three or more, including before the word and.
  • A semicolon joins two complete sentences that are closely related; a colon introduces a list.

Part A — Circle the apostrophes

Read each sentence and circle every word that contains an apostrophe.

  1. 1.

    Jamal's report on the water cycle earned the highest grade.

  2. 2.

    We couldn't hear the teacher because the rain was so loud.

  3. 3.

    The dog's leash was hanging on the hook by the front door.

  4. 4.

    They're going to present their science project on Thursday.

  5. 5.

    The students' artwork was displayed in the main hallway.

Part B — Choose the correct punctuation

Read each question and circle the letter next to the correctly punctuated sentence.

  1. 6.

    Which sentence uses the correct end mark?

    1. a)Where did you find that old book about volcanoes?
    2. b)Where did you find that old book about volcanoes.
    3. c)Where did you find that old book about volcanoes!
  2. 7.

    Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a series?

    1. a)Sofia packed a tent, sleeping bag, and flashlight for the trip.
    2. b)Sofia packed a tent sleeping bag and flashlight for the trip.
    3. c)Sofia packed a tent, sleeping bag and, flashlight for the trip.
  3. 8.

    Which sentence correctly places quotation marks around the speaker's exact words?

    1. a)"The Earth orbits the sun in 365 days," said the teacher.
    2. b)The Earth orbits the sun in 365 days, "said the teacher."
    3. c)The Earth "orbits the sun in 365 days" said the teacher.
  4. 9.

    Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

    1. a)The gym was closed; we played outside instead.
    2. b)The gym was closed; so we played outside instead.
    3. c)The gym was closed; and we played outside instead.
  5. 10.

    Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?

    1. a)You will need three things: a pencil, paper, and an eraser.
    2. b)You will need: three things, a pencil, paper, and an eraser.
    3. c)You will need three things, a pencil, paper, and an eraser.

Part C — Rewrite with correct punctuation

Each sentence has one punctuation error. Rewrite the sentence correctly on the line.

  1. 11.

    The team didnt practice because the field was wet.

  2. 12.

    Leila bought apples oranges and grapes at the market.

  3. 13.

    The principal announced, School will end an hour early.

  4. 14.

    Ben finished his homework, he went outside to play.

Part D — Write your own sentence

Write one sentence that uses a colon to introduce a list of three or more items.

  1. 15.

    Write a sentence that uses a colon to introduce a list of three or more items.

Answer key

Part A — Circle the apostrophes

  1. 1.Jamal's
  2. 2.couldn't
  3. 3.dog's
  4. 4.They're
  5. 5.students'

Part B — Choose the correct punctuation

  1. 6.Where did you find that old book about volcanoes?
  2. 7.Sofia packed a tent, sleeping bag, and flashlight for the trip.
  3. 8."The Earth orbits the sun in 365 days," said the teacher.
  4. 9.The gym was closed; we played outside instead.
  5. 10.You will need three things: a pencil, paper, and an eraser.

Part C — Rewrite with correct punctuation

  1. 11.The team didn't practice because the field was wet.
  2. 12.Leila bought apples, oranges, and grapes at the market.
  3. 13.The principal announced, "School will end an hour early."
  4. 14.Ben finished his homework; he went outside to play.

Part D — Write your own sentence

  1. 15.Example: I always bring three items: a notebook, a pencil, and an eraser.

What this worksheet teaches

  • Identify apostrophes used for possession and contraction in complete sentences.
  • Choose the correctly punctuated sentence from three options for five different marks.
  • Rewrite sentences by adding the missing apostrophe, comma, quotation mark, or semicolon.

What is on the page

Part B — Choose the correct punctuation prints “Which sentence uses the correct end mark?” with the options “Where did you find that old book about volcanoes?”, “Where did you find that old book about volcanoes.” and “Where did you find that old book about volcanoes!”; the key gives “Where did you find that old book about volcanoes?”.

In Part C — Rewrite with correct punctuation, “The team didnt practice because the field was wet.” is corrected in the key to “The team didn't practice because the field was wet.”

The language it drills

“Jamal's report on the water cycle earned the highest grade.” has one answer in the key: “Jamal's”.

Notes for the grown-up

  • Students often forget the apostrophe in contractions like didnt or couldnt — watch for this error in Parts A and C.
  • If a student misses the serial comma before and, point to the rule reminder and ask them to count the items.
  • A student is ready to move on when they can explain why each mark was needed, not just where it goes.

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