Grade 4 · Grammar · Building Confidence
Free Sentences & Punctuation worksheet - version 8
Grade 4 sentences & punctuation practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Sentences & Punctuation
Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1IK2L6O-RZPH
1.Edit this singular possessive: the backpack belonging to luis was found
2.Edit this plural possessive: the teachers lounge is beside the library
3.Edit this fragment: because the rain stopped
4.Edit this series: we packed maps water and snacks
5.Edit this compound sentence: the bridge was closed traffic used another road
6.Edit this interrupting word: the report however lacked evidence
7.Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continued
8.Edit this opening word: yes i finished the chapter
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 8
- Edit this singular possessive: the backpack belonging to luis was foundLuis's backpack was found.
- Edit this plural possessive: the teachers lounge is beside the libraryThe teachers' lounge is beside the library.
- Edit this fragment: because the rain stoppedBecause the rain stopped, the game continued.
- Edit this series: we packed maps water and snacksWe packed maps, water, and snacks.
- Edit this compound sentence: the bridge was closed traffic used another roadThe bridge was closed, so traffic used another road.
- Edit this interrupting word: the report however lacked evidenceThe report, however, lacked evidence.
- Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continuedAlthough the trail was steep, we continued.
- Edit this opening word: yes i finished the chapterYes, I finished the chapter.
Worked example
Find the complete thought, then apply capitals and punctuation that show its structure.
Common mistake
Adding punctuation by pause alone instead of sentence structure.
Helpful hint
Identify the subject and predicate first.