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3.72 Fluency Follow Punctuation Cues Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.72 Fluency Follow Punctuation Cues. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Fluency: Follow Punctuation Cues - Use periods, commas, and question marks as cues for pausing and intonation while reading aloud. (CCSS RF.3.4; TEKS §110.5 3.4; FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.F.1.4; VA SOL 3.5i)

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Grade 3

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

I asked myself, "Do I need glue, tape, or both?" and the teacher nodded.

Which punctuation mark tells you to pause briefly between choices inside the question?

AThe question mark at the end.

BThe word or.

CThe quotation marks.

DThe commas in the question.

Solution & Explanation:Commas separate items or choices in a series. You pause slightly at each comma while keeping the question going.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

"Before we vote, review the plan, ask questions, and speak up," the captain said.

Which part of the sentence should NOT get a full stop when reading aloud?

AThe end of the sentence.

BThe final word up.

CThe commas.

DThe word vote.

Solution & Explanation:Commas signal brief pauses, not full stops. A full stop happens at the period at the end of the sentence.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

The reporter wrote, "The road is closed, the bridge is weak, and the river is high." Then she asked, "What should drivers do?"

How do the commas in the first quote affect your reading?

AThey create long stops like periods.

BThey create short pauses so each reason is clear.

CThey mean the quote should be read as a question.

DThey tell you to read the quote faster.

Solution & Explanation:Commas separate the list of reasons. Short pauses at each comma help listeners understand each part.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.72 (Grade 3 ELA skill practice: Fluency: Follow Punctuation Cues.).