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Other Punctuation (Parenthesis, Ellipsis, Bracket, Slash)

The punctuation world includes symbols that aren't often used but still have a valuable purpose. The ellipsis, for example, shows omitted text or a trailing thought. A slash often denotes alternative choices, such as Y/N. Brackets are important for signaling a quotation has been adjusted for grammar. They also are used to clarify textual references. Each of the worksheets below may be viewed by clicking on the title. They are free for home or classroom use.

Punctuation Match: Symbols and Words

Punctuation Match: Symbols and Words

For your beginning grammarian, this game asks her to match the punctuation symbol with the word.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.3.2, L.4.2

Punctuation: Match the Symbols

Punctuation: Match the Symbols

This fun match game helps young students recognize punctuation symbols.

Grade Levels:
2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.2.2, L.3.2, L.4.2

Dot, Dot, Dot: The Ellipsis

Dot, Dot, Dot: The Ellipsis

Here’s some practice on using an ellipsis.

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.8.2.A

Punctuation – Using the Slash in Writing

Punctuation – Using the Slash in Writing

Slashes for quoting poetry lines are essential!

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2

The Ellipsis for Omitting Text

The Ellipsis for Omitting Text

Your student won’t be eclipsed by the ellipsis after this worksheet.

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.8.2.B

The Ellipsis to Show a Pause

The Ellipsis to Show a Pause

Time to pause with an ellipsis!

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.8.2.A

The Slash as Punctuation

The Slash as Punctuation

The sly slash is also used as a punctuation mark!

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2

Using Parentheses in Writing: Adding Information

Using Parentheses in Writing: Adding Information

Parentheses aren’t a problem with some punctuation practice!

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.6.2.A, L.7.2.A

Using Parentheses in Writing: Dates, Numbers and Acronyms

Using Parentheses in Writing: Dates, Numbers and Acronyms

Here’s a worksheet featuring parentheses!

Grade Levels:
6th - 8th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.6.2.A, L.7.2.A

Brackets: Changing the Text

Brackets: Changing the Text

This punctuation worksheet features using brackets with edited quotations.

Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.9-10.2

Brackets: Clarifying Text

Brackets: Clarifying Text

Now let’s work on brackets to clarify meanings.

Grade Levels:
9th - 12th Grade, Grades K-12
CCSS Code(s):
L.9-10.2
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