Year 3 Punctuation Worksheet - Intermediate

Year 3 Punctuation worksheet for Year 3 (Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11)). Intermediate level english practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

English•Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11)•Punctuationintermediate

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Speech Marks and Paragraph Power

Year 3 English • Ages 7–8 • Intermediate

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Instructions: Practise punctuating direct speech with inverted commas and organising writing into paragraphs. Read each prompt carefully, use the examples where provided, and write your answers in the boxes.

Add the Inverted Commas

Rewrite each sentence so the spoken words are inside inverted commas. Keep the reporting clause and spoken words in the same order. Remember to place the punctuation that belongs to the spoken words inside the inverted commas.

1. Mia said, I found a tiny shell.

2. Dad asked, Would you like some toast?

3. The coach shouted, Run to the finish line!

4. Ben whispered, I think the puppy is asleep.

5. Ava said, My favourite story is about a dragon.

Punctuate the Dialogue

Each sentence needs inverted commas around the spoken words and the correct punctuation. Rewrite each one with the punctuation in the right places. Check that the opening and closing inverted commas are both present.

1. I can see the moon said Sam

2. Please close the gate called Gran

3. Have you fed the rabbit asked Noor

4. That was a brilliant goal cheered Leo

5. We are going to the library said Mum

Choose the Correct Punctuation

Choose the option that punctuates each piece of direct speech correctly. Read the whole sentence, including who is speaking. Circle one answer for each question.

1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

2. Which sentence asks a question correctly?

3. Which sentence uses an exclamation mark correctly?

4. Which sentence puts the comma in the right place?

Where Should a New Paragraph Begin?

A new paragraph often begins when the time, place, or main focus changes. Read the short passage and decide where a new paragraph should begin. Write the letter of the sentence where each new paragraph starts in the boxes.

A. On Saturday morning, Isla packed her bag for the trip.

B. She put in a flask, a map and a warm jumper.

C. At the bus stop, her friend Milo waved excitedly.

D. “I saved you a seat,” he said.

E. At the nature reserve, they followed a path beside the pond.

F. “Look at those ducks!” Isla called.

1. The first paragraph begins with sentence

2. The second paragraph begins with sentence

3. The third paragraph begins with sentence

Speech and Paragraphs in a Short Story

Read the story, then answer the questions about its speech punctuation and paragraph breaks. Use details from the passage. When you explain a paragraph break, say what changes at that point.

At the seaside, Kit searched the rock pools with his sister. “I can see a crab,” he said.

Their grandmother pointed towards a narrow path. “Let’s explore the headland,” she suggested.

At the top, the wind tugged at their hats. Kit laughed and held his cap in place.

1. Copy the exact words Kit says.

2. What punctuation mark comes at the end of Kit’s spoken words?

3. Which words show that a new paragraph begins with a change of place?

4. Why does a new paragraph begin with “At the top”?

Edit and Organise a Mini-Scene

Rewrite the mini-scene with correct inverted commas and other end punctuation. Start a new paragraph when the speaker changes. Keep the spoken words exactly as written, and make sure each speaker’s words are easy to follow.

Nia asked where is the lost key

Omar replied I saw it beside the bench

Nia cried thank you for finding it

Rewrite the scene here:

Answer Key

Activity 1: 1. Mia said, “I found a tiny shell.” ; 2. Dad asked, “Would you like some toast?” ; 3. The coach shouted, “Run to the finish line!” ; 4. Ben whispered, “I think the puppy is asleep.” ; 5. Ava said, “My favourite story is about a dragon.”

Activity 2: 1. “I can see the moon,” said Sam. ; 2. “Please close the gate!” called Gran. ; 3. “Have you fed the rabbit?” asked Noor. ; 4. “That was a brilliant goal!” cheered Leo. ; 5. “We are going to the library,” said Mum.

Activity 3: 1. Tom said, “I am ready.” ; 2. “Where is my coat?” asked Ella. ; 3. “Look out!” cried Jay. ; 4. “Come and see,” said Dad.

Activity 4: 1. A ; 2. C ; 3. E

Activity 5: 1. I can see a crab, ; 2. A full stop ; 3. At the top ; 4. The scene moves to a new place, the top of the headland.

Activity 6: Nia asked, “Where is the lost key?”

Omar replied, “I saw it beside the bench.”

Nia cried, “Thank you for finding it!”