Sentence Boundaries – Full Stops & Capitals

English
Year 9
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the correct use of full stops and capital letters for Year 9 students, with exam-style questions.

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Sentence Boundaries – Full Stops & Capitals

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Grade Year 9
A

Understanding Sentence Boundaries

Last summer we visited the seaside. The weather was perfect. We built sandcastles, collected shells and went swimming in the sea. Our trip was memorable for all the right reasons.

Read the extract below carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.
1.
Identify and correct any errors in the use of full stops and capital letters in the passage.
[3 marks]
2.
Rewrite the second sentence with correct punctuation and capitalisation.
[2 marks]
B

Applying Punctuation Rules in Context

last year i read a fascinating book it was about explorers in the amazon river do you want to hear more

Below is a paragraph with missing full stops and capitals. Fill in the blanks appropriately.
1.
Insert full stops and capital letters where necessary.
[4 marks]
C

Multiple Choice Practice

Select the correct option that shows the proper use of full stops and capital letters.
1.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
[1 mark]
Aa) she went to the market and bought apples
Bb) She went to the market and bought apples.
Cc) She went to the market and bought apples
Dd) she went to the market and bought apples.
D

Editing for Punctuation

mr jones is a kind teacher he teaches maths and science his students like him very much

Edit the following paragraph to ensure correct use of full stops and capital letters.
1.
Rewrite the paragraph with correct punctuation and capitalisation.
[5 marks]
E

Analysis of Sentence Structure

The night was dark. The wind howled. Trees swayed violently. Suddenly, silence fell.

Read the extract and identify how sentence boundaries are used to affect the rhythm and clarity.
1.
Explain how the use of short sentences in this extract contributes to the mood.
[3 marks]
F

Creative Writing - Descriptive Paragraph

Write a descriptive paragraph about your favourite place. Use correct full stops and capital letters throughout. Ensure your paragraph is at least 150 words.
1.
Compose a descriptive paragraph about your favourite place. Focus on clarity and sentence boundaries.
[10 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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