Let's solve this punctuation worksheet step by step. The task is to
rewrite each sentence with the correct punctuation, including capitalization and end marks (periods, question marks, etc.).
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1. is that a panda
- This is a
question because it starts with "is" and asks for confirmation.
- So, we need:
- Capitalize the first letter:
"Is"
- End with a
question mark (?)
✔ Corrected sentence: *Is that a panda?*
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2. lions are fierce
- This is a
statement (a declarative sentence).
- It should start with a capital letter and end with a period.
✔ Corrected sentence: *Lions are fierce.*
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3. joe likes papaya
- This is also a
statement.
- Capitalize the first word ("Joe") — since it's a person’s name.
- End with a period.
✔ Corrected sentence: *Joe likes papaya.*
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4. shall we go home
- This is a
question, asking for agreement or decision.
- Start with capital letter:
"Shall"
- End with a
question mark
✔ Corrected sentence: *Shall we go home?*
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5. who can sing
- This is a
question asking about someone's ability.
- Capitalize "Who"
- End with a
question mark
✔ Corrected sentence: *Who can sing?*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Is that a panda?
2.
Lions are fierce.
3.
Joe likes papaya.
4.
Shall we go home?
5.
Who can sing?
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
-
Questions → Start with capital letter + end with
?
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Statements → Start with capital letter + end with
.
- Always
capitalize the first word of a sentence.
- Proper nouns like names (e.g., Joe) must be capitalized.
This helps make sentences clear and grammatically correct!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of punctuation sentences worksheet.