Let's solve the
Punctuation Fill-In worksheet step by step. The task is to fill in the blanks with the correct punctuation mark: a
period (.),
exclamation point (!), or
question mark (?). In some cases, more than one punctuation mark might be acceptable.
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1) The car is red____
- This is a
statement giving information.
- It’s not asking a question, nor expressing strong emotion.
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✔ Correct punctuation:
period (. )
✔ Answer: The car is red.
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2) Where is the dog____
- This is a
question asking for information.
- It starts with "Where" and ends with a rising intonation in speech.
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✔ Correct punctuation:
question mark (?)
✔ Answer: Where is the dog?
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3) I love ice cream____
- This is a
statement expressing a feeling.
- However, it could also be said with excitement — so an exclamation point might work too.
- But since it's a simple statement,
a period is standard.
- Still,
an exclamation point could be acceptable if emphasizing enthusiasm.
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✔ Both
period (.) and
exclamation point (!) are possible.
✔ Answer:
- Standard:
I love ice cream.
- Emphatic:
I love ice cream!
➡️ So both can be correct depending on tone.
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4) What time is it____
- This is clearly a
question.
- Starts with "What" and asks for information.
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✔ Correct punctuation:
question mark (?)
✔ Answer: What time is it?
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5) You're great____
- This is a
positive statement.
- Could be said with warmth or excitement.
- A
period is neutral and correct.
- An
exclamation point adds enthusiasm and is also appropriate.
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✔ Both
period (.) and
exclamation point (!) are acceptable.
✔ Answer:
- Calm:
You're great.
- Enthusiastic:
You're great!
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6) Cats like milk____
- This is a
statement of fact (or opinion).
- Not a question, no strong emotion implied.
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✔ Correct punctuation:
period (. )
✔ Answer: Cats like milk.
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Final Answers:
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.
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Summary of Punctuation Use:
| Sentence | Punctuation | Reason |
|--------|-------------|--------|
| 1 | . | Statement |
| 2 | ? | Question |
| 3 | . or ! | Statement or enthusiastic expression |
| 4 | ? | Question |
| 5 | . or ! | Statement or enthusiastic compliment |
| 6 | . | Statement |
✔ Tip: When in doubt, use a period unless the sentence is a question or expresses strong emotion.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of punctuation worksheet 1st grade.
