Language Arts: Punctuation Periods Question Marks Exclamation Points
Choosing the right end punctuation
Language Arts: Punctuation Periods Question Marks Exclamation Points
Choosing the right end punctuation
Language Arts - Grade 2-3
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Add the correct punctuation mark: The dog is sleeping
This sentence tells something.
The sentence should end with a period: The dog is sleeping. - 2
Add the correct punctuation mark: Where is my pencil
This sentence asks something.
The sentence should end with a question mark: Where is my pencil? - 3
Add the correct punctuation mark: Wow, that fireworks show was amazing
This sentence shows strong feeling.
The sentence should end with an exclamation point: Wow, that fireworks show was amazing! - 4
Choose the correct sentence: A. I like apples. B. I like apples? C. I like apples!
Sentence A is correct because it tells something and should end with a period. - 5
Choose the correct punctuation mark for this sentence: What time does the movie start
Look for words that often begin questions, such as what, where, when, why, who, and how.
The sentence needs a question mark because it asks for information: What time does the movie start? - 6
Add the correct punctuation mark: I finished my homework
The sentence should end with a period: I finished my homework. - 7
Add the correct punctuation mark: Look out for that puddle
This sentence sounds urgent or exciting.
The sentence should end with an exclamation point: Look out for that puddle! - 8
Write the correct punctuation mark after each sentence: Do you want to play outside The sun is shining Hooray, recess is here
The correct punctuation is: Do you want to play outside? The sun is shining. Hooray, recess is here! - 9
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? My cat has white paws? Explain your answer.
Ask yourself if the sentence is asking something or telling something.
No, the sentence is not punctuated correctly. It tells something, so it should end with a period: My cat has white paws. - 10
Add the correct punctuation mark: How many books are on the shelf
The sentence should end with a question mark: How many books are on the shelf? - 11
Rewrite this sentence with the correct punctuation: We won the game.
A period tells calmly, but an exclamation point shows excitement.
If the sentence is said with excitement, it should be written as: We won the game! - 12
Add a period, question mark, or exclamation point: Please close the door
The sentence should end with a period: Please close the door. - 13
Match each punctuation mark to its job: period, question mark, exclamation point.
Think about whether the sentence tells, asks, or shows strong feeling.
A period ends a telling sentence. A question mark ends an asking sentence. An exclamation point ends a sentence with strong feeling or excitement. - 14
Choose the best punctuation mark for this sentence: I cannot believe you made that huge cake
The best punctuation mark is an exclamation point because the sentence shows surprise: I cannot believe you made that huge cake! - 15
Write one sentence that asks a question and one sentence that shows excitement. Use the correct punctuation marks.
Your asking sentence should end with ?, and your excited sentence should end with !.
An example answer is: Can we go to the park? This is the best day ever! The question ends with a question mark, and the excited sentence ends with an exclamation point.