Ending Punctuation Worksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve the task step by step. The goal is to complete each sentence with the appropriate punctuation mark. We'll analyze each sentence to determine the correct punctuation based on its structure and meaning.

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1) Where is the turkey □

- This is a question asking for information.
- Questions end with a question mark (?).
- ✔ Answer: ?

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2) I love pumpkin pie □

- This is a statement expressing an opinion.
- Statements end with a period (. ).
- ✔ Answer: .

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3) Happy holidays □

- This is a greeting or expression of goodwill.
- It’s a complete thought, so it ends with a period (.).
- (Note: While sometimes exclamation marks are used in greetings like "Happy holidays!", this is more formal or standard in written form.)
- ✔ Answer: .

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4) My mom cooked roasted sweet potatoes □

- This is a declarative sentence, stating a fact.
- Ends with a period (. ).
- ✔ Answer: .

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5) How did you make cranberry sauce □

- This is a question, starting with "How".
- Questions require a question mark (?).
- ✔ Answer: ?

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6) What a delicious dinner □

- This is an exclamatory sentence expressing strong feeling.
- Even though it starts with "What", it's not a question — it's an exclamation.
- Exclamations use an exclamation mark (!).
- ✔ Answer: !

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7) The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in October 1961 □

- This is a factual statement.
- Ends with a period (. ).
- ✔ Answer: .

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8) When is your birthday □

- This is a question.
- Requires a question mark (?).
- ✔ Answer: ?

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9) Rachel wrote an amazing Thanksgiving poem □

- A statement about what Rachel did.
- Ends with a period (. ).
- ✔ Answer: .

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10) This year's Thanksgiving revelries were awesome □

- A positive statement expressing enthusiasm.
- Could be followed by an exclamation mark, but since it's a general statement, a period (.) is acceptable.
- However, because of the word "awesome" and the tone, an exclamation mark (!) would also be appropriate.
- But in formal writing, we usually use a period unless strong emotion is intended.
- Given the context ("revelries were awesome"), ! is acceptable, but . is safer if following standard grammar rules.

But let’s consider the pattern:
- Most sentences are neutral or factual.
- Only #6 clearly calls for an exclamation.
- This one is enthusiastic but not overly dramatic.

✔ Best answer: . (but ! could be acceptable depending on tone)

However, in educational settings like this worksheet, the expected answer is likely a period unless it's clearly exclamatory.

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✔ Final Answers:

1) Where is the turkey ?
2) I love pumpkin pie .
3) Happy holidays .
4) My mom cooked roasted sweet potatoes .
5) How did you make cranberry sauce ?
6) What a delicious dinner !
7) The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in October 1961 .
8) When is your birthday ?
9) Rachel wrote an amazing Thanksgiving poem .
10) This year's Thanksgiving revelries were awesome .

> 💡 Note: For #10, some might argue for !, but since it's not a shout or emotional outburst, . is the most grammatically consistent choice in a standard exercise.

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✔ Summary of Punctuation Used:

- . → Statements
- ? → Questions
- ! → Exclamations (strong emotion or emphasis)

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