Explanation:
We need to complete each sentence with the correct punctuation:
period (.),
exclamation mark (!), or
question mark (?).
Let’s go one by one and think about the *type* of sentence:
1.
David loves to cook dinner for his family ___
→ This is a statement (declarative). Ends with a
period.
2.
What do you think David will make for dinner tonight ___
→ Starts with “What” — it’s a question. Ends with a
question mark.
3.
“Oh no ___”, Karen yelled, “Why didn’t you tell me I’m late ___”
→ First part: “Oh no” is an exclamation (strong emotion), so
!
→ Second part: “Why didn’t you tell me…” is a question inside quotes, so ends with
?
Note: In direct speech, punctuation goes *inside* the quotation marks.
4.
Would you like to play tennis with me ___
→ Starts with “Would you…” — a question →
?
5.
Close the door ___
→ This is a command (imperative sentence). Often ends with
! when urgent or emphatic. Here, it's a simple command — but in this context (school worksheet), commands like this usually get
! (e.g., “Be quiet!” in #13 also gets !). So
!
6.
After he won the game, Jeremy shouted, “Hurray ___”
→ “Hurray” is an exclamation →
!
7.
Let’s go to the park and have a picnic tomorrow ___
→ A suggestion/invitation (imperative-like), but not urgent. Usually ends with
. unless enthusiastic. Since no strong emotion, use
.
(Compare to #5 and #13 which are more urgent.)
8.
Ouch ___ The stove is hot ___
→ “Ouch” = exclamation →
!
→ “The stove is hot” = statement →
.
9.
Do you have any money left in your pocket ___
→ Starts with “Do you…” → question →
?
10.
Last night, I stayed up past midnight reading the book ___
→ Statement →
.
11.
We have read many different stories ___
→ Statement →
.
12.
Are you coming to the party tonight ___
→ Question →
?
13.
Be careful ___
→ Command, urgent warning →
!
14.
Punctuation is easy ___
→ Statement →
.
15.
Have you seen Miss Dolores around ___
→ Question (“Have you…”) →
?
16.
Be quiet ___ I can’t hear what he is saying ___
→ First part: command →
!
→ Second part: statement explaining why →
.
(Note: These are two separate sentences, so both need punctuation.)
Now let’s list all answers clearly:
1. .
2. ?
3. ! , ?
4. ?
5. !
6. !
7. .
8. ! .
9. ?
10. .
11. .
12. ?
13. !
14. .
15. ?
16. ! .
Final Answer:
1. .
2. ?
3. ! ?
4. ?
5. !
6. !
7. .
8. ! .
9. ?
10. .
11. .
12. ?
13. !
14. .
15. ?
16. ! .
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of easy punctuation worksheet.
