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Apostrophes and speech punctuation revision
I can practise apostrophes and speech punctuation test questions.
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- Year 6
Apostrophes and speech punctuation revision
I can practise apostrophes and speech punctuation test questions.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An apostrophe is an important punctuation mark with more than one purpose.
- Speech sentences can be punctuated a variety of ways: speech first, speech second and speech interrupted.
- When we avoid using apostrophes for contraction and use serious language, we can create a formal tone.
Keywords
Apostrophe for contraction - a punctuation mark used to contract two words together
Apostrophe for possession - a punctuation mark used to show if a noun belongs to another noun
Inverted commas - a pair of punctuation marks that signal direct speech to the reader
Direct speech - the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text
Formal tone - the effect created by choosing serious, factual language
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to correctly use the apostrophe for plural possession.
Remind pupils that whenever the noun doing the possessing ends in s, the apostrophe goes after the s.
Complete lessons on apostrophes and direct speech can be found throughout our KS2 Grammar curriculum.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their synonyms.
Match the words to their synonyms.
Q2.Choose the right prefix to create an antonym of each word.
Choose the right prefix to create an antonym of each word.
Q3.Which word from this word family could complete the sentence? 'His __________ overwhelmed him and he sunk to his knees.'
Which word from this word family could complete the sentence? 'His __________ overwhelmed him and he sunk to his knees.'
sad
sadly
sadity
Q4.What does the word 'them' refer to in this sentence? 'Me and Sam saw Alex and Jun and I waved at them.'
What does the word 'them' refer to in this sentence? 'Me and Sam saw Alex and Jun and I waved at them.'
I
me
Me and Sam
Q5.What word class is 'hers' in this sentence? 'That's my flat and this one is hers.'
What word class is 'hers' in this sentence? 'That's my flat and this one is hers.'
a subordinating conjunction
a relative pronoun
a preposition
Q6.What are the three prepositions in this sentence? 'For three days, we worked on our essays and then we went to the beach.'
What are the three prepositions in this sentence? 'For three days, we worked on our essays and then we went to the beach.'
we
on
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the sentences that use an apostrophe for a contracted form.
Tick the sentences that use an apostrophe for a contracted form.
The boy's hat was all askew.
The children's coats were hung on their pegs.
Q2.Which of these contracted forms have the apostrophe in the correct position?
Which of these contracted forms have the apostrophe in the correct position?
theyd'
should'nt
Q3.Which sentence is the most formal?
Which sentence is the most formal?
Let's get a move on, guys.
Shall we get going?
Time to get your things together, people!
Q4.Match each sentence to the possession it shows.
Match each sentence to the possession it shows.
Q5.Which speech sentences are punctuated correctly?
Which speech sentences are punctuated correctly?
"Can I go out asked Jun."
Sam asked "can we leave yet?"
Q6.Which version of the sentence is correctly punctuated?
Which version of the sentence is correctly punctuated?
Mr Martinez is always saying, "Just do your best"
Mr Martinez is always saying, "just do your best!"
Mr Martinez is always saying "just do your best!"
