Let's solve the
Grade K-3 Language Arts Worksheet #2: Periods and Question Marks step by step.
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Instructions Recap:
- Read each sentence.
- Decide if it needs a
period (.) or a
question mark (?).
- Then, use the words "does rocket the fast travel" to form:
- A
statement (11)
- A
question (12)
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Part 1: Add correct punctuation
We'll go through each sentence one by one:
1.
Where have you been today
→ This is asking for information. It’s a question.
✔ Answer: Where have you been today?
2.
My brother went to the store
→ This is a statement of fact.
✔ Answer: My brother went to the store.
3.
She looked down the hole
→ Statement describing an action.
✔ Answer: She looked down the hole.
4.
Did he go to play tennis
→ Starts with "Did", so it’s a question.
✔ Answer: Did he go to play tennis?
5.
What book are you reading
→ Asking about a book — a question.
✔ Answer: What book are you reading?
6.
They came to the play
→ Statement.
✔ Answer: They came to the play.
7.
Will you be going to the show
→ Future possibility — question.
✔ Answer: Will you be going to the show?
8.
Be safe, follow the signs
→ This is a command or advice. Commands end with a period.
✔ Answer: Be safe, follow the signs.
9.
Janet played with the twins
→ Statement.
✔ Answer: Janet played with the twins.
10.
Do you like the color blue
→ Starts with "Do", asking for opinion — question.
✔ Answer: Do you like the color blue?
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Part 2: Use the words “does rocket the fast travel” to make a statement and a question
Words given:
does, rocket, the, fast, travel
We need to rearrange them into:
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11. Statement:
A statement tells something that is true or happening.
We can say:
➡️ "
The rocket travels fast."
(Uses all the words in correct order.)
✔ Answer: The rocket travels fast.
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12. Question:
A question asks for information.
We can turn it into:
➡️ "
Does the rocket travel fast?"
✔ Answer: Does the rocket travel fast?
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Where have you been today?
2. My brother went to the store.
3. She looked down the hole.
4. Did he go to play tennis?
5. What book are you reading?
6. They came to the play.
7. Will you be going to the show?
8. Be safe, follow the signs.
9. Janet played with the twins.
10. Do you like the color blue?
11.
Statement: The rocket travels fast.
12.
Question: Does the rocket travel fast?
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of end marks worksheet.
