NumihanaAdd the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can close the door.
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ENGLAND YEAR 4 · ENGLISH · Punctuation
Punctuate a full speech sentence.
Add a reporting comma, speech marks and final punctuation.
Numihana · England Year 4 · English
Punctuate a full speech sentence
Practice sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Add a reporting comma, speech marks and final punctuation.
Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can draw a boat.
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Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said Can we lift the bucket?
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Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said Can we write a letter?
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Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said Can we choose a ribbon?
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Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can find a feather.
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Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can pack the suitcase.
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Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can fix the wheel.
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Numihana · England Year 4 · English
Punctuate a full speech sentence
Answer sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Add a reporting comma, speech marks and final punctuation.
Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can close the door.
The pupil said, "We can close the door." or The pupil said, 'We can close the door.'
Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can draw a boat.
The pupil said, "We can draw a boat." or The pupil said, 'We can draw a boat.'
Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said Can we lift the bucket?
The pupil said, "Can we lift the bucket?" or The pupil said, 'Can we lift the bucket?'
Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said Can we write a letter?
The pupil said, "Can we write a letter?" or The pupil said, 'Can we write a letter?'
Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said Can we choose a ribbon?
The pupil said, "Can we choose a ribbon?" or The pupil said, 'Can we choose a ribbon?'
Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can find a feather.
The pupil said, "We can find a feather." or The pupil said, 'We can find a feather.'
Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can pack the suitcase.
The pupil said, "We can pack the suitcase." or The pupil said, 'We can pack the suitcase.'
Add the reporting comma and speech marks. Keep the whole sentence.
The pupil said We can fix the wheel.
The pupil said, "We can fix the wheel." or The pupil said, 'We can fix the wheel.'
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Put a comma after the reporting clause and the spoken ending inside the speech marks.
Curriculum link
English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation · Year 4 · Inverted commas and other punctuation for direct speech
Selected skills, not complete English or SATs coverage.
Read the official source appendix · Source checked2026-10-17 · English pack 1.2.0.
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