To solve this worksheet, we need to look at each sentence and decide what kind of feeling or action it shows. This tells us which punctuation mark to use at the end:
1.
Question Mark (?): Used when someone is asking a question. Look for words like *who, what, where, when, why,* or *should*.
2.
Period (.): Used for normal statements or commands that are said calmly.
3.
Exclamation Point (!): Used for strong feelings, excitement, warnings, or loud commands.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1.
"Should we take the train or the bus to Rock island"
* The word "Should" at the beginning indicates a question is being asked.
*
Mark: ?
2.
"Buses are better than trains"
* This is a statement of opinion. It is a calm fact/opinion.
*
Mark: .
3.
"The train, however, is faster"
* This is another statement of fact.
*
Mark: .
4.
"Where do I buy a ticket"
* The word "Where" indicates a question.
*
Mark: ?
5.
"Go over to that booth"
* This is a command (telling someone what to do). Unless it is shouted angrily, commands usually take a period.
*
Mark: .
6.
"The line has twenty five people in it"
* This is a statement describing a situation.
*
Mark: .
7.
"We’ll miss the train"
* This expresses worry or urgency. In stories, realizing you might miss something important is usually said with strong emotion.
*
Mark: !
8.
"Don’t panic"
* This is a strong command meant to calm someone down who is scared. Strong commands often use an exclamation point.
*
Mark: !
9.
"The train doesn't leave for another whole hour"
* This is a statement giving information. It explains why they don't need to worry.
*
Mark: .
10.
"That’s a relief"
* This expresses a strong feeling of happiness or relaxation after being worried.
*
Mark: !
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Final Answer:
1. ?
2. .
3. .
4. ?
5. .
6. .
7. !
8. !
9. .
10. !
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of punctuation worksheet 4th grade.
