Task: Complete each sentence with the correct punctuation.
Each answer will be one of the following:
. ? !
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Solution:
1.
Kyle loves to help his dad cook dinner.
- Explanation: This is a declarative sentence stating a fact, so it ends with a period (
.).
2.
What do you think Kyle and his dad will cook tonight?
- Explanation: This is an interrogative sentence asking a question, so it ends with a question mark (
?).
3.
"Oh no!" Jean yelled. "Why didn't you tell me I'm late?"
- Explanation:
- The first part ("Oh no!") is an exclamation, so it ends with an exclamation mark (
!).
- The second part ("Why didn't you tell me I'm late?") is a question, so it ends with a question mark (
?).
4.
Would you like to play tennis with me?
- Explanation: This is an interrogative sentence asking a question, so it ends with a question mark (
?).
5.
Please close the door.
- Explanation: This is an imperative sentence giving a command, so it ends with a period (
.).
6.
Jeremy won the game and shouted, "Hooray!"
- Explanation: The sentence expresses excitement, so it ends with an exclamation mark (
!).
7.
Let's go to the park and have a picnic tomorrow.
- Explanation: This is an imperative sentence suggesting an action, so it ends with a period (
.).
8.
Ouch! The stove is hot.
- Explanation:
- "Ouch!" is an exclamation, so it ends with an exclamation mark (
!).
- The second part ("The stove is hot.") is a declarative sentence, so it ends with a period (
.).
9.
Do you have any money left in your pocket?
- Explanation: This is an interrogative sentence asking a question, so it ends with a question mark (
?).
10.
I stayed up past midnight reading the book.
- Explanation: This is a declarative sentence stating a fact, so it ends with a period (
.).
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Final Answers:
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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7.
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8.
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9.
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10.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{. ? ! ? . ! . ! . ? .}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of punctuation worksheet 2nd grade.
