Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to figure out what kind of sentence it is — Command (C), Statement (S), Exclamation (E), or Question (Q) — and also add the right punctuation at the end.
Remember:
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Statement tells something → ends with a period (.)
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Question asks something → ends with a question mark (?)
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Command tells someone to do something → usually ends with a period (.) or exclamation (!) if urgent
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Exclamation shows strong feeling → ends with an exclamation mark (!)
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1. *Janessa received a new bicycle from her Aunt Edith*
→ This is telling us a fact. It’s a statement.
✔ Type: S | Punctuation: .
2. *Why is there a large, black spot on the living room carpet*
→ Starts with “Why” — that’s asking a question.
✔ Type: Q | Punctuation: ?
3. *Watch out for that tree branch that is falling*
→ Telling someone to be careful — that’s a command. Also, it’s urgent! So we can use !
✔ Type: C | Punctuation: !
4. *Come in and sit down while we prepare the meal*
→ Telling someone what to do — command. Polite, so period is fine.
✔ Type: C | Punctuation: .
5. *Is there a reason why the dog is sitting on the TV*
→ Starts with “Is” — asking a question.
✔ Type: Q | Punctuation: ?
6. *Please put the cooked noodles into the Tupperware bin*
→ Saying “please” but still giving an order — command.
✔ Type: C | Punctuation: .
7. *Stop running in the house with your muddy boots*
→ Telling someone to stop — command. Could be firm, so ! works too. Let’s use ! since it’s urgent.
✔ Type: C | Punctuation: !
8. *I have never been so frightened in my entire life*
→ Showing strong emotion — fear! That’s an exclamation.
✔ Type: E | Punctuation: !
9. *Can you pass me the cobalt blue oil paint please*
→ Asking politely — starts with “Can you...” → question.
✔ Type: Q | Punctuation: ?
10. *Write the shopping list on a piece of paper for me*
→ Telling someone to do something — command.
✔ Type: C | Punctuation: .
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Final Answer:
1. S .
2. Q ?
3. C !
4. C .
5. Q ?
6. C .
7. C !
8. E !
9. Q ?
10. C .
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4 kinds of sentences worksheet.
