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Free Sentences & Punctuation worksheet - version 13

Grade 5 sentences & punctuation practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.

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Sentences & Punctuation

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1F4X48R-1TV1

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Edit this complex sentence: if the temperature falls below zero water freezes

2.

Edit this conjunctive adverb: the evidence was limited therefore the conclusion remained tentative

3.

Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continued

4.

Edit this singular possessive: the backpack belonging to luis was found

5.

Edit this nonessential clause: the article which cited three studies was persuasive

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Edit this introductory phrase: to prepare for the storm residents filled water containers

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Edit this compound sentence: the bridge was closed traffic used another road

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Edit this interrupting word: the report however lacked evidence

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  1. Edit this complex sentence: if the temperature falls below zero water freezesIf the temperature falls below zero, water freezes.
  2. Edit this conjunctive adverb: the evidence was limited therefore the conclusion remained tentativeThe evidence was limited; therefore, the conclusion remained tentative.
  3. Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continuedAlthough the trail was steep, we continued.
  4. Edit this singular possessive: the backpack belonging to luis was foundLuis's backpack was found.
  5. Edit this nonessential clause: the article which cited three studies was persuasiveThe article, which cited three studies, was persuasive.
  6. Edit this introductory phrase: to prepare for the storm residents filled water containersTo prepare for the storm, residents filled water containers.
  7. Edit this compound sentence: the bridge was closed traffic used another roadThe bridge was closed, so traffic used another road.
  8. Edit this interrupting word: the report however lacked evidenceThe report, however, lacked evidence.

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.