Let me work through each sentence carefully to determine the correct punctuation.
Step 1: Analyze sentence 1 - "The car is red___"
This is a statement that declares something. Statements end with a period.
Answer: period (.)
Step 2: Analyze sentence 2 - "Where is the dog___"
This sentence starts with "Where" and is asking a question. Questions end with a question mark.
Answer: question mark (?)
Step 3: Analyze sentence 3 - "I love ice cream___"
This is a statement expressing a feeling or fact. Statements end with a period. However, if someone is very excited about it, they could use an exclamation point. Both are technically possible, but a period is the standard choice.
Answer: period (.) or exclamation point (!)
Step 4: Analyze sentence 4 - "What time is it___"
This starts with "What" and is clearly asking a question. Questions end with a question mark.
Answer: question mark (?)
Step 5: Analyze sentence 5 - "You're great___"
This is a compliment or statement of praise. It could be said calmly (period) or with excitement/enthusiasm (exclamation point). Both are acceptable.
Answer: period (.) or exclamation point (!)
Step 6: Analyze sentence 6 - "Cats like milk___"
This is a simple statement of fact. Statements end with a period.
Answer: period (.)
Let me verify my answers:
1. Statement → period ✓
2. Question → question mark ✓
3. Statement/exclamation → period or exclamation point ✓
4. Question → question mark ✓
5. Statement/exclamation → period or exclamation point ✓
6. Statement → period ✓
Final Answer:
1) The car is red.
2) Where is the dog?
3) I love ice cream. (or I love ice cream!)
4) What time is it?
5) You're great! (or You're great.)
6) Cats like milk.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of punctuation exercises worksheet.
