Let's solve this punctuation exercise step by step. The task is to
insert the correct punctuation mark at the end of each sentence based on its meaning and type.
We are given three types of punctuation marks:
-
Full stop (.) – used at the end of a statement.
-
Question mark (?) – used at the end of a question.
-
Exclamation mark (!) – used for surprise, emphasis, or commands.
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Let’s go through each sentence:
1.
Where can I find the post-office
→ This is a
question, asking for information.
✔ Correct punctuation: ?
→ *Where can I find the post-office?*
2.
I can't believe Peter won the competition
→ This expresses
surprise or strong emotion.
✔ Correct punctuation: !
→ *I can't believe Peter won the competition!*
3.
Close the door
→ This is a
command or instruction.
✔ Correct punctuation: !
→ *Close the door!*
4.
Sarah doesn't like her new apartment
→ This is a
statement about Sarah's feelings.
✔ Correct punctuation: .
→ *Sarah doesn't like her new apartment.*
5.
Does anyone know the answer
→ This is a
question.
✔ Correct punctuation: ?
→ *Does anyone know the answer?*
6.
Run and hide behind the tall tree
→ This is a
command with urgency.
✔ Correct punctuation: !
→ *Run and hide behind the tall tree!*
7.
May I go to the bathroom please
→ This is a
polite request, which is a question.
✔ Correct punctuation: ?
→ *May I go to the bathroom please?*
8.
The Japanese Gardens were amazing
→ This is a
statement expressing admiration.
✔ Correct punctuation: .
→ *The Japanese Gardens were amazing.*
9.
I will go to the library tomorrow afternoon
→ This is a
statement about future plans.
✔ Correct punctuation: .
→ *I will go to the library tomorrow afternoon.*
10.
Those cookies are delicious
→ This is a
statement expressing opinion.
✔ Correct punctuation: .
→ *Those cookies are delicious.*
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Final Answers:
1. Where can I find the post-office
?
2. I can't believe Peter won the competition
!
3. Close the door
!
4. Sarah doesn't like her new apartment
.
5. Does anyone know the answer
?
6. Run and hide behind the tall tree
!
7. May I go to the bathroom please
?
8. The Japanese Gardens were amazing
.
9. I will go to the library tomorrow afternoon
.
10. Those cookies are delicious
.
✔ All sentences now have the correct punctuation marks!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of punctuation mark worksheet.
