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❗ Punctuation Patch
Four versions of a sentence, one punctuated correctly: capitals and full stops first, then commas, apostrophes and semicolons.
Free to play in your browser: no download and no account needed. The game opens on this page.
- Type
- Words
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Round length
- 60s+
- Ages
- 7+
- Controls
- Tap an answer · Keys 1–4
What it practises
- Grammar & formal writing: Sentence structure, punctuation, register and building a clear paragraph.
This is the area games cover least well. Writing games are paired with untimed writing and review.
Quick lesson: Punctuation that changes meaning
Capital letters start sentences and names. A comma marks a pause or separates items in a list. An apostrophe shows owning (the dog’s bowl) or missing letters (it’s = it is).
Check question
Which means “it is”?
- its
- its’
- it’s
- it is’
Answer: it’s. It’s = it is. “Its” (no apostrophe) means belonging to it.
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