Punctuation Worksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve each sentence by adding the correct punctuation mark: . (period), , (comma), or ? (question mark). We’ll go through each one step by step and explain why.

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1. Kyle loves to help his dad cook dinner ___

- This is a statement expressing a fact.
- It ends with a complete thought.
- ✔ Answer: .
- Final sentence: *Kyle loves to help his dad cook dinner.*

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2. What do you think Kyle and his dad will cook tonight ___

- This is a question asking for an opinion.
- It starts with "What" and ends with a question.
- ✔ Answer: ?
- Final sentence: *What do you think Kyle and his dad will cook tonight?*

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3. "Oh no __" Jean yelled. "Why didn't you tell me I'm late __"

- First blank: “Oh no” is an exclamation of surprise — it should end with an exclamation point, but since the options are only . , ?, and we’re limited to those, we must check if this is a typo in the instructions.
- However, the instruction says: *"Each answer will be one of the following: . , ?"*
- So we can’t use ! — that means we need to interpret based on what’s allowed.
- But “Oh no” is clearly an exclamation. Since ! isn’t an option, perhaps the intended punctuation here is ? or .?
- Let's look at context: “Oh no” is often used as a reaction, not a question.
- But "Oh no" could also be followed by a comma if it's part of a larger sentence, but here it’s a quote.
- Actually, since it's a quoted interjection, and ! is not allowed, maybe the intended answer is .? That seems incorrect.
- Wait — perhaps the worksheet has a mistake, but let's assume the options are strict.

But let’s re-evaluate: The prompt says: *"Each answer will be one of the following: . , ?"*

So ! is not allowed — even though “Oh no” feels like it needs an exclamation point.

In formal grammar, interjections like “Oh no” can be followed by !, but if ! is not allowed, then . might be acceptable, though weak.

Alternatively, maybe the sentence is meant to be:

> "Oh no," Jean yelled. "Why didn't you tell me I'm late?"

Wait — the second quote is clearly a question.

So:
- First blank: “Oh no __” → this is an interjection, but we can only use . , ?
- If it’s a statement of realization, . is acceptable.
- But “Oh no” is emotional — but without !, we have to pick the best from the options.
- Still, . is better than ? or , here.
- But actually, “Oh no” is not a question — so ? is wrong.
- A comma would be incorrect because it’s the end of the quote.
- So . is the only logical choice, even though it's not ideal.

- Second blank: “Why didn't you tell me I'm late __” → this is a question.
- ✔ Answer: ?

So:
- First blank: .
- Second blank: ?

But wait — the sentence is:
> "Oh no __" Jean yelled. "Why didn't you tell me I'm late __"

So two blanks. Let's fill both.

✔ Final answers:
- 3a: . → "Oh no." (even though it's weak, it's the best option)
- 3b: ? → "Why didn't you tell me I'm late?"

But actually, in real writing, we'd use ! for “Oh no”, but since it's not allowed, we use ..

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4. Would you like to play tennis with me ___

- This is a question.
- Starts with “Would you” — typical question form.
- ✔ Answer: ?
- Final sentence: *Would you like to play tennis with me?*

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5. Please close the door ___

- This is a command or request.
- It’s a direct imperative sentence.
- Ends with a period.
- ✔ Answer: .
- Final sentence: *Please close the door.*

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6. Jeremy won the game and shouted. "Hooray ___"

- “Hooray” is an exclamation.
- Again, we’re restricted to . , ?
- But “Hooray” is not a question, nor a statement that requires a comma.
- It’s an exclamation — but ! is not allowed.
- So again, we must choose between . , ?
- “Hooray” is not a question → ? is wrong.
- A comma would be incorrect — it’s the end of the quote.
- So . is the only option, even though it's not ideal.
- ✔ Answer: .
- Final sentence: *Jeremy won the game and shouted. "Hooray."*

Note: In real writing, it would be "Hooray!", but since ! is not allowed, we use .

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7. Let's go to the park and have a picnic tomorrow ___

- This is a statement or suggestion.
- It’s not a question — it’s a declarative sentence.
- ✔ Answer: .
- Final sentence: *Let's go to the park and have a picnic tomorrow.*

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8. Ouch __ The stove is hot ___

- “Ouch” is an exclamation of pain.
- Again, ! is not allowed — so we must pick from . , ?
- “Ouch” is not a question → ? is wrong.
- It’s not a full sentence — but it’s an interjection.
- It’s followed by another sentence: “The stove is hot.”
- So “Ouch” is likely a standalone interjection, ending with a period.
- ✔ Answer: .
- Then: “The stove is hot ___” — this is a statement.
- ✔ Answer: .
- But there are two blanks?

Wait — the sentence is:
> Ouch __ The stove is hot ___

So two blanks.

- First blank after “Ouch”: .
- Second blank after “hot”: .

But “Ouch” is followed by a comma in some cases when it's part of a sentence, but here it's a separate utterance.

Example:
> "Ouch!" he said. "That hurts."

But again, ! not allowed.

So:
- “Ouch.” (period)
- “The stove is hot.” (period)

✔ Answers:
- 8a: .
- 8b: .

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9. Do you have any money left in your pocket ___

- This is a question.
- Starts with “Do you” — yes, it’s a question.
- ✔ Answer: ?
- Final sentence: *Do you have any money left in your pocket?*

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10. I stayed up past midnight reading the book ___

- This is a statement.
- Complete thought.
- ✔ Answer: .
- Final sentence: *I stayed up past midnight reading the book.*

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✔ Final Answers:

| # | Sentence | Punctuation |
|---|--------|-------------|
| 1 | Kyle loves to help his dad cook dinner ___ | . |
| 2 | What do you think Kyle and his dad will cook tonight ___ | ? |
| 3 | "Oh no __" Jean yelled. "Why didn't you tell me I'm late __" | . and ? |
| 4 | Would you like to play tennis with me ___ | ? |
| 5 | Please close the door ___ | . |
| 6 | Jeremy won the game and shouted. "Hooray ___" | . |
| 7 | Let's go to the park and have a picnic tomorrow ___ | . |
| 8 | Ouch __ The stove is hot ___ | . and . |
| 9 | Do you have any money left in your pocket ___ | ? |
|10 | I stayed up past midnight reading the book ___ | . |

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📝 Explanation Summary:

- Use . for statements and commands.
- Use ? for questions.
- Use , for pauses within sentences (but not at the end).
- Interjections like “Oh no,” “Ouch,” “Hooray” normally take !, but since ! is not allowed, we use . instead.

This worksheet tests basic punctuation rules with a focus on end punctuation — periods, commas, and question marks — while recognizing sentence types (declarative, interrogative, imperative).