module 4

ENGLISH BASIC EXERCISE

Module 4โ€“ Punctuation

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Instructions

Read these instructions carefully before continuing.

๐Ÿ“‹ Before You Begin

  • Read every question carefully before answering.
  • Identify the punctuation mark needed in each sentence.
  • Pay attention to sentence structure and meaning.
  • Complete every exercise before moving to the next section.
  • Review your answers before submitting the test.

๐Ÿ“š What You’ll Practise

  • โœ… Full Stops (.)
  • โœ… Commas (,)
  • โœ… Question Marks (?)
  • โœ… Exclamation Marks (!)
  • โœ… Apostrophes (‘)
  • โœ… Quotation Marks (” “)
  • โœ… Capital Letters
  • โœ… Common IELTS & CELPIP Punctuation Errors
  • โœ… Sentence Correction & Editing
  • โœ… Paragraph Editing Practice

๐Ÿ“ Common Punctuation Rules

  • Use a full stop (.) to end a complete statement.
  • Use a comma (,) to separate items in a list and after introductory words.
  • Use a question mark (?) after direct questions.
  • Use an exclamation mark (!) to express strong feelings or excitement.
  • Use an apostrophe (‘) to show possession or contractions.
  • Always begin a sentence with a capital letter.

๐Ÿ’ก IELTS Exam Tip

Incorrect punctuation can reduce your score in the Grammatical Range & Accuracy criterion of the IELTS Writing test.

Always check that every sentence starts with a capital letter, ends with the correct punctuation mark, and uses commas and apostrophes correctly.

๐ŸŽฏ Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • โœ” Use punctuation marks correctly in sentences.
  • โœ” Improve clarity and readability in writing.
  • โœ” Identify and correct punctuation mistakes.
  • โœ” Write grammatically accurate IELTS & CELPIP responses.
  • โœ” Build confidence in academic and everyday English writing.

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๐ŸŽฏ Best of Luck!

We wish you every success in your IELTS & CELPIP journey.

Learn โ€ข Practice โ€ข Succeed

๐Ÿ’ก Rule Reminder
โ€ข Begin every sentence with a capital letter.
โ€ข Always capitalize I.
โ€ข Capitalize peopleโ€™s names, cities, countries, languages, months, days, and official names.
Use commas where needed after introductory words or phrases (e.g., Yesterday, Next December, After breakfast,).

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