Let's solve the "Fixing Sentences" worksheet step by step. The goal is to:
1.
Capitalize the first letter of each sentence.
2.
Add the correct punctuation at the end (period `.`, exclamation point `!`, or question mark `?`).
We’ll go through each sentence one by one.
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1. we go to school on the bus
- Start with a capital letter:
W
- This is a statement, so it ends with a
period.
-
✔ We go to school on the bus.
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2. i read a book in my bed
- Capitalize the first letter:
I
- This is a statement, so it ends with a
period.
-
✔ I read a book in my bed.
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3. can we go to the park today
- Capitalize the first letter:
C
- This is a question (starts with "can"), so it ends with a
question mark.
-
✔ Can we go to the park today?
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4. look at all the ants on the cake
- Capitalize the first letter:
L
- This expresses surprise or excitement, so it ends with an
exclamation point.
-
✔ Look at all the ants on the cake!
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5. i want to eat some popcorn now
- Capitalize the first letter:
I
- This is a statement, so it ends with a
period.
-
✔ I want to eat some popcorn now.
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6. dad and mom have a gift for me
- Capitalize the first letter:
D
- This is a statement, so it ends with a
period.
-
✔ Dad and mom have a gift for me.
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7. what color is that dog
- Capitalize the first letter:
W
- This is a question (starts with "what"), so it ends with a
question mark.
-
✔ What color is that dog?
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8. the tree in my yard has apples
- Capitalize the first letter:
T
- This is a statement, so it ends with a
period.
-
✔ The tree in my yard has apples.
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✔ Final Answers:
| Number | Corrected Sentence |
|--------|--------------------|
| 1 | We go to school on the bus. |
| 2 | I read a book in my bed. |
| 3 | Can we go to the park today? |
| 4 | Look at all the ants on the cake! |
| 5 | I want to eat some popcorn now. |
| 6 | Dad and mom have a gift for me. |
| 7 | What color is that dog? |
| 8 | The tree in my yard has apples. |
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- Always
capitalize the first word of a sentence.
- Use a
period (.) for statements.
- Use a
question mark (?) for questions.
- Use an
exclamation point (!) for strong feelings or commands.
This helps make sentences clear and grammatically correct! 🌟
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of correct sentence worksheet.
