Pi Leo Academy · Year 4 English

Punctuation and dialogue

4 questions and practical tasks · Victorian Curriculum English Version 2.0 · Level 4 · VC2E4LA06

Questions with a separate answer key and review guidance.

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Question 1

commas and punctuation editing · core

Which version correctly separates the opening time clause?

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commas and punctuation editing · core

Which version correctly separates the opening reason clause?

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commas and punctuation editing · core

Which version correctly separates the opening condition clause?

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commas and punctuation editing · extension

Which version correctly punctuates a contrast introduced by although?

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Open responses, handwriting and spoken tasks need adult review. The models are examples; different responses may meet the criteria.

Answer: After the bell rang, we lined up.

The comma belongs after the complete opening clause After the bell rang.

Answer: Because it was windy, we closed the windows.

The comma marks the boundary between the opening reason clause and the main clause.

Answer: If you finish early, read your book.

The comma follows the entire if clause before the instruction begins.

Answer: Although I was tired, I finished the puzzle.

The comma comes at the boundary after the dependent clause Although I was tired.