Commas and quotation marks - Grade 4 Punctuation Worksheet - Rewrite sentences inserting commas where needed

Oct 12, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel

Grade 4 punctuation practice focused on correct comma placement and quotation mark punctuation rules. Learners rewrite given sentences by inserting commas where needed while ensuring commas always go inside quotation marks. The worksheet provides multiple examples that include dialogue with speakers, quoted instructions, lists of titles in quotes, and mixed sentences combining quoted phrases with surrounding text. An answer section demonstrates the corrected punctuation for each item.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Rewrite the sentences

Rule: Commas go inside quotation marks

Practice items 1-8

Answers

Commas and quotation marks Grade 4 Punctuation Worksheet Rewrite the sentences inserting commas where needed. Commas always go inside the quotation marks. “Eat your peas,” mom said,“or there will be no dessert!” 1. “You have all done an outstanding job on your tests” the teacher said. 2. “Complete your homework” my mom exclaimed “then you can tidy your bedroom.” 3. “If you want to master an instrument, you have to practice” said Mr. Smith. 4. This summer, my favorite songs were “Sunflower” “High Hopes” and “The Middle.” 5. Mrs. Carter made us read three poems including “Good Bones” “The Red Wheelbarrow” and “Sick.” 6. “Let’s congratulate Steve” exclaimed Coach Mike “for hitting three home runs.” 7. “The Game” “The Dance” and “Spring Break” are the chapters we need to read for homework. 8. “If you drive quickly, we can make it to school on time” I said to my dad. Answers 1. “You have all done an outstanding job on your tests” the teacher said. “You have all done an outstanding job on your tests,” the teacher said. 2. “Complete your homework” my mom exclaimed “then you can tidy your bedroom.” “Complete your homework,” my mom exclaimed,“ then you can tidy your bedroom.” 3. “If you want to master an instrument, you have to practice” said Mr. Smith. “If you want to master an instrument, you have to practice,” said Mr. Smith. 4. This summer, my favorite songs were “Sunflower” “High Hopes” and “The Middle.” This summer, my favorite songs were “Sunflower,” “High Hopes,” and “The Middle.” 5. Mrs. Carter made us read three poems including “Good Bones” “The Red Wheelbarrow” and “Sick.” Mrs. Carter made us read three poems including “Good Bones,” “The Red Wheelbarrow,” and “Sick.” 6. “Let’s congratulate Steve” exclaimed Coach Mike “for hitting three home runs.” “Let’s congratulate Steve,” exclaimed Coach Mike,“for hitting three home runs.” 7. “The Game” “The Dance” and “Spring Break” are the chapters we need to read for homework. “The Game,” “The Dance,” and “Spring Break” are the chapters we need to read for homework. 8. “If you drive quickly, we can make it to school on time” I said to my dad. “If you drive quickly, we can make it to school on time,” I said to my dad.

FAQs

What is the main rule for commas in this worksheet?

Commas always go inside the quotation marks.

What should students do with each sentence?

Rewrite the sentences by inserting commas where they are needed.

What kinds of sentences are included for practice?

Sentences with dialogue and quoted phrases, including instructions, speaker lines, and lists of song or poem titles in quotation marks.

Oct 12, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel