Here's the solution to the punctuation worksheet, with explanations for each sentence:
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Rule Recap:
- Use a
period (.) at the end of a
statement — a sentence that tells something.
- Use a
question mark (?) at the end of a
question — a sentence that asks something.
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✔ Correct Punctuation & Explanations:
1.
My sister writes with a red pen.
→ *Statement* — It tells us a fact about what the sister does.
Answer: .
2.
Why are the shoes here?
→ *Question* — Starts with “Why” and asks for a reason.
Answer: ?
3.
What is on the table?
→ *Question* — Starts with “What” and asks for information.
Answer: ?
4.
I have seven cats.
→ *Statement* — Declares a fact about how many cats the speaker has.
Answer: .
5.
Where are the bananas?
→ *Question* — Starts with “Where” and asks for location.
Answer: ?
6.
Sam is playing with the ball.
→ *Statement* — Describes an action Sam is doing.
Answer: .
7.
Who is singing?
→ *Question* — Starts with “Who” and asks for a person’s identity.
Answer: ?
8.
How old is Danielle?
→ *Question* — Asks for age using “How old”.
Answer: ?
9.
When are you going to school?
→ *Question* — Starts with “When” and asks for time.
Answer: ?
10.
Adriano’s birthday is in March.
→ *Statement* — Gives factual information about Adriano’s birthday month.
Answer: .
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📝 Final Answer Key:
1.
.
2.
?
3.
?
4.
.
5.
?
6.
.
7.
?
8.
?
9.
?
10.
.
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✔ This exercise helps students recognize the difference between declarative sentences (statements) and interrogative sentences (questions), which is foundational for proper writing and grammar.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of periods question marks and exclamation points worksheet.
