To solve the problem, we need to determine the appropriate ending punctuation for each sentence based on its type (statement, question, or exclamation). Here's the step-by-step explanation and solution:
Rules for Ending Punctuation:
1.
Period (.): Used at the end of a declarative sentence (a statement).
2.
Question Mark (?): Used at the end of an interrogative sentence (a question).
3.
Exclamation Point (!): Used at the end of an exclamatory sentence (an expression of strong emotion).
Solution:
Let's analyze each sentence and choose the correct punctuation:
1.
The children built a snow fort after the blizzard____
- This is a declarative sentence (a statement).
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Punctuation: Period (.)
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Answer: The children built a snow fort after the blizzard.
2.
Where is Africa on the map____
- This is an interrogative sentence (a question).
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Punctuation: Question Mark (?)
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Answer: Where is Africa on the map?
3.
I warned you to get back____
- This is a declarative sentence (a statement).
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Punctuation: Period (.)
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Answer: I warned you to get back.
4.
What is today’s date____
- This is an interrogative sentence (a question).
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Punctuation: Question Mark (?)
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Answer: What is today’s date?
5.
The bird is collecting twigs to make a nest____
- This is a declarative sentence (a statement).
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Punctuation: Period (.)
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Answer: The bird is collecting twigs to make a nest.
6.
Hurry, come over here____
- This is an exclamatory sentence (an expression of urgency).
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Punctuation: Exclamation Point (!)
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Answer: Hurry, come over here!
7.
Don’t break that____
- This is an imperative sentence (a command), which can be considered an exclamatory sentence due to its forceful nature.
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Punctuation: Exclamation Point (!)
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Answer: Don’t break that!
8.
It is a clear, beautiful day outside____
- This is a declarative sentence (a statement).
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Punctuation: Period (.)
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Answer: It is a clear, beautiful day outside.
9.
I’ve always wanted to ride a camel____
- This is a declarative sentence (a statement).
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Punctuation: Period (.)
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Answer: I’ve always wanted to ride a camel.
10.
What is your favorite color____
- This is an interrogative sentence (a question).
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Punctuation: Question Mark (?)
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Answer: What is your favorite color?
11.
The dog barked at the mail man____
- This is a declarative sentence (a statement).
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Punctuation: Period (.)
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Answer: The dog barked at the mail man.
12.
John is turning eight years old today____
- This is a declarative sentence (a statement).
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Punctuation: Period (.)
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Answer: John is turning eight years old today.
Final Answers:
1. The children built a snow fort after the blizzard.
2. Where is Africa on the map?
3. I warned you to get back.
4. What is today’s date?
5. The bird is collecting twigs to make a nest.
6. Hurry, come over here!
7. Don’t break that!
8. It is a clear, beautiful day outside.
9. I’ve always wanted to ride a camel.
10. What is your favorite color?
11. The dog barked at the mail man.
12. John is turning eight years old today.
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
1. \text{.} \quad 2. \text{?} \quad 3. \text{.} \quad 4. \text{?} \quad 5. \text{.} \quad 6. \text{!} \quad 7. \text{!} \quad 8. \text{.} \quad 9. \text{.} \quad 10. \text{?} \quad 11. \text{.} \quad 12. \text{.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ending punctuation worksheet.
