English Class 4 - Spoken And-Written-Expression-Punctuation Notes

Spoken and Written Expression & Punctuation

Welcome to the chapter on Spoken and Written Expression & Punctuation for Class 4. In this chapter, you will learn how to express yourself clearly when you speak and write, and how to use punctuation marks correctly. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to write sentences with proper punctuation and communicate your ideas well!

Introduction

Good communication means sharing your thoughts clearly. We use spoken expression when we talk and written expression when we write. Punctuation marks help us write sentences that are easy to read and understand.

Spoken Expression

• Speak clearly and politely.
• Listen carefully to others.
• Use simple words and sentences.
• Look at the person you are talking to.
• Ask questions if you do not understand.

Written Expression

• Write neatly and clearly.
• Use correct spelling and grammar.
• Start sentences with a capital letter.
• End sentences with a punctuation mark.
• Organize your ideas in order.

Punctuation Marks

Punctuation marks are signs that help us understand sentences. Here are some important ones:

• Full Stop (.) – Used at the end of a sentence.
  Example: She likes apples.
• Question Mark (?) – Used at the end of a question.
  Example: Where are you going?
• Comma (,) – Used to separate words in a list.
  Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
• Exclamation Mark (!) – Used to show strong feelings.
  Example: Wow! That is amazing!
• Quotation Marks (" ") – Used to show what someone says.
  Example: She said, "Hello!"

Fun Activity: Punctuation Practice

Write three sentences without punctuation. Swap with a friend and add the correct punctuation marks!

Summary

• Spoken and written expression help us share ideas.
• Punctuation marks make writing clear and easy to read.
• Use capital letters and punctuation in every sentence.

Practice Questions

1. Write a sentence and end it with a full stop.
2. Write a question using a question mark.
3. Make a list of three fruits using commas.
4. Write a sentence to show excitement using an exclamation mark.
5. Use quotation marks in a sentence.

Challenge Yourself

• Write a short paragraph about your favorite hobby using correct punctuation.
• Speak about your best friend for one minute.

Did You Know?

• The first letter of every sentence should be a capital letter!
• Punctuation marks help us know when to pause or stop while reading.

Glossary

• Punctuation: Signs used in writing to make sentences clear.
• Expression: The way we share our thoughts and feelings.
• Capital Letter: Big letters used at the start of sentences and names.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. I like to read books.
2. What is your name?
3. Apple, banana, mango.
4. Hurray! We won the game!
5. He said, "Good morning!"

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Use punctuation marks and express yourself clearly in speech and writing!