Types of Sentences worksheet for identifying sentence types and proper punctuation.

Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to identify the type of sentence for each of the 10 sentences and then add the correct end punctuation.

We are given four types:
- C – Command
- S – Statement
- E – Exclamation
- Q – Question

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1. *Janessa received a new bicycle from her Aunt Edith*

- This is a statement — it tells us something that happened.
- Punctuation: Period (.)
- ✔ Answer: S — Janessa received a new bicycle from her Aunt Edith.

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2. *Why is there a large, black spot on the living room carpet*

- This is a question — it asks for information.
- Punctuation: Question mark (?)
- ✔ Answer: Q — Why is there a large, black spot on the living room carpet?

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3. *Watch out for that tree branch that is falling*

- This is a command — it gives a warning or instruction.
- Punctuation: Period (.) or exclamation point (!), but since it's a warning, an exclamation might be appropriate, but in standard grammar, commands can end with a period unless they're forceful.
- However, in most educational contexts, commands are labeled as C, even if they’re not loud. So we go with C.
- Punctuation: Period (.) — unless it’s very urgent, but here it’s a caution, so a period is fine.
- ✔ Answer: C — Watch out for that tree branch that is falling.

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4. *Come in and sit down while we prepare the meal*

- This is a command — it instructs someone to do something.
- Punctuation: Period (.)
- ✔ Answer: C — Come in and sit down while we prepare the meal.

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5. *Is there a reason why the dog is sitting on the TV*

- This is a question — it asks for a reason.
- Punctuation: Question mark (?)
- ✔ Answer: Q — Is there a reason why the dog is sitting on the TV?

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6. *Please put the cooked noodles into the Tupperware bin*

- This is a command — it's giving a request/instruction.
- Even though "please" is used, it's still a command.
- Punctuation: Period (.)
- ✔ Answer: C — Please put the cooked noodles into the Tupperware bin.

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7. *Stop running in the house with your muddy boots*

- This is a command — it tells someone to stop doing something.
- Punctuation: Period (.) — or possibly an exclamation if very strong, but again, standard usage uses a period.
- ✔ Answer: C — Stop running in the house with your muddy boots.

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8. *I have never been so frightened in my entire life*

- This is a statement — it expresses a feeling.
- But it could also be an exclamation due to the emotional intensity.
- However, the sentence doesn't use exclamation language like “Wow!” or “Oh no!”, so it's more of a statement.
- Still, depending on tone, it might be considered an exclamation.
- But since it's written as a declarative sentence, we’ll go with S.
- Punctuation: Period (.)
- ✔ Answer: S — I have never been so frightened in my entire life.

> Note: If the intended emotion was strong, it could be E, but without emphasis words or exclamation marks, it's safest as S.

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9. *Can you pass me the cobalt blue oil paint please*

- This is a question — it asks for something.
- Even though it ends with "please", it's still a question.
- Punctuation: Question mark (?)
- ✔ Answer: Q — Can you pass me the cobalt blue oil paint please?

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10. *Write the shopping list on a piece of paper for me*

- This is a command — it gives an instruction.
- Punctuation: Period (.)
- ✔ Answer: C — Write the shopping list on a piece of paper for me.

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Final Answers:

| Number | Sentence | Type | Corrected Sentence |
|--------|---------|------|---------------------|
| 1 | Janessa received a new bicycle from her Aunt Edith | S | Janessa received a new bicycle from her Aunt Edith. |
| 2 | Why is there a large, black spot on the living room carpet | Q | Why is there a large, black spot on the living room carpet? |
| 3 | Watch out for that tree branch that is falling | C | Watch out for that tree branch that is falling. |
| 4 | Come in and sit down while we prepare the meal | C | Come in and sit down while we prepare the meal. |
| 5 | Is there a reason why the dog is sitting on the TV | Q | Is there a reason why the dog is sitting on the TV? |
| 6 | Please put the cooked noodles into the Tupperware bin | C | Please put the cooked noodles into the Tupperware bin. |
| 7 | Stop running in the house with your muddy boots | C | Stop running in the house with your muddy boots. |
| 8 | I have never been so frightened in my entire life | S | I have never been so frightened in my entire life. |
| 9 | Can you pass me the cobalt blue oil paint please | Q | Can you pass me the cobalt blue oil paint please? |
| 10 | Write the shopping list on a piece of paper for me | C | Write the shopping list on a piece of paper for me. |

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✔ Final Answer Key (for blanks):
1. S
2. Q
3. C
4. C
5. Q
6. C
7. C
8. S
9. Q
10. C

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