Let's solve the
"Adding Question Marks Punctuation Worksheet" step by step.
Understanding the Task:
The goal is to rewrite each sentence, adding
question marks and any other necessary punctuation (like commas or periods) so that the sentence is grammatically correct and properly punctuated. All sentences are questions, so they should end with a
question mark.
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Step-by-Step Solutions:
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1. When are we going to the show
✔ This is a direct question asking about time.
➡️ Add a question mark at the end.
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Answer: *When are we going to the show?*
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2. How do you feel when another person picks on you
✔ This is a question asking about emotions.
➡️ It’s a complete sentence and needs a question mark.
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Answer: *How do you feel when another person picks on you?*
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3. Did John Michael or Tom make this mess
✔ This is a yes/no question asking who made the mess.
➡️ Note: "John Michael" seems like two names — possibly meant to be "John, Michael," or "John Michael" as one name. But since it's not clear, we’ll assume it's two people.
➡️ We need to add a comma between the names for clarity.
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Answer: *Did John, Michael, or Tom make this mess?*
> 💡 Tip: Use commas to separate items in a list of people in a question.
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4. Do you know where I left my keys
✔ This is an indirect question but still requires a question mark because the whole sentence is phrased as a question.
➡️ The sentence is complete and ends with a question.
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Answer: *Do you know where I left my keys?*
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5. Where is your favorite place to eat
✔ A direct question asking for information.
➡️ Needs a question mark.
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Answer: *Where is your favorite place to eat?*
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6. I wonder who will win the championship game
⚠️ This is tricky!
This sentence starts with “I wonder,” which makes it a
statement, not a direct question.
Even though it contains a question ("who will win"), the overall tone is
declarative — the speaker is expressing curiosity, not directly asking someone.
➡️ So, it should
not end with a question mark. Instead, it should end with a
period.
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Answer: *I wonder who will win the championship game.*
> 🚫 Incorrect: *I wonder who will win the championship game?*
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✔ Correct: *I wonder who will win the championship game.*
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✔ Final Answers:
1. When are we going to the show?
2. How do you feel when another person picks on you?
3. Did John, Michael, or Tom make this mess?
4. Do you know where I left my keys?
5. Where is your favorite place to eat?
6. I wonder who will win the championship game.
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
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Question marks go at the end of
direct questions.
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Indirect questions (like “I wonder…” or “She asked…”) use
periods.
- Use
commas to separate items in a list, especially names.
- Always check if the sentence is truly asking a question.
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