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To solve this worksheet, we need to look at each sentence and decide two things:
1. What punctuation mark goes at the end? (Period `.`, Question Mark `?`, or Exclamation Point `!`)
2. What type of sentence is it? (Statement, Question, or Exclamation)
Here is the rule guide from the top of the page:
* Statements tell us something. They end with a period (.).
* Questions ask something. They end with a question mark (?).
* Exclamations show strong feeling or excitement. They end with an exclamation point (!).
Let's go through them one by one:
1. "Are you feeling well today"
* This starts with "Are," which asks about someone's condition. It is asking for information.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
2. "Papa made homemade cookies"
* This tells us a fact about what Papa did. It is not asking anything or shouting.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
3. "Hooray ___ Jimmy's team won"
* "Hooray" shows excitement and happiness. The whole sentence expresses strong emotion.
* Punctuation: !
* Type: Exclamation
4. "When is your birthday"
* This starts with "When," which is a question word. It wants to know a specific time.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
5. "Is this your new television"
* This starts with "Is," asking if something belongs to you. It requires a yes/no answer.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
6. "Wow ___ Look at the fireworks"
* "Wow" shows surprise or amazement. Looking at fireworks is usually an exciting event.
* Punctuation: !
* Type: Exclamation
7. "It rained all day long"
* This tells us about the weather. It is a simple fact.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
8. "Have you met my friend Julie"
* This starts with "Have," asking if you know someone.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
9. "I want to have a bowl of soup for lunch"
* This tells us what the speaker wants. It is a declaration.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
10. "Can you make it to my birthday party"
* This starts with "Can," asking if someone is able to come.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
11. "Ouch"
* This is a single word showing pain or sudden feeling. Short exclamations like this always use an exclamation point.
* Punctuation: !
* Type: Exclamation
12. "Isn't this a beautiful night"
* Even though it looks like a statement, starting with "Isn't" makes it a question (asking for agreement).
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
13. "That is a very gentle pony"
* This describes the pony. It is telling us information.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
14. "Happy New Year"
* This is a greeting that expresses joy and celebration.
* Punctuation: !
* Type: Exclamation
15. "Sara ate a slice of pizza for lunch"
* This tells us what Sara ate. It is a fact.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
Final Answer:
1. ? Question
2. . Statement
3. ! Exclamation
4. ? Question
5. ? Question
6. ! Exclamation
7. . Statement
8. ? Question
9. . Statement
10. ? Question
11. ! Exclamation
12. ? Question
13. . Statement
14. ! Exclamation
15. . Statement
1. What punctuation mark goes at the end? (Period `.`, Question Mark `?`, or Exclamation Point `!`)
2. What type of sentence is it? (Statement, Question, or Exclamation)
Here is the rule guide from the top of the page:
* Statements tell us something. They end with a period (.).
* Questions ask something. They end with a question mark (?).
* Exclamations show strong feeling or excitement. They end with an exclamation point (!).
Let's go through them one by one:
1. "Are you feeling well today"
* This starts with "Are," which asks about someone's condition. It is asking for information.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
2. "Papa made homemade cookies"
* This tells us a fact about what Papa did. It is not asking anything or shouting.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
3. "Hooray ___ Jimmy's team won"
* "Hooray" shows excitement and happiness. The whole sentence expresses strong emotion.
* Punctuation: !
* Type: Exclamation
4. "When is your birthday"
* This starts with "When," which is a question word. It wants to know a specific time.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
5. "Is this your new television"
* This starts with "Is," asking if something belongs to you. It requires a yes/no answer.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
6. "Wow ___ Look at the fireworks"
* "Wow" shows surprise or amazement. Looking at fireworks is usually an exciting event.
* Punctuation: !
* Type: Exclamation
7. "It rained all day long"
* This tells us about the weather. It is a simple fact.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
8. "Have you met my friend Julie"
* This starts with "Have," asking if you know someone.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
9. "I want to have a bowl of soup for lunch"
* This tells us what the speaker wants. It is a declaration.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
10. "Can you make it to my birthday party"
* This starts with "Can," asking if someone is able to come.
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
11. "Ouch"
* This is a single word showing pain or sudden feeling. Short exclamations like this always use an exclamation point.
* Punctuation: !
* Type: Exclamation
12. "Isn't this a beautiful night"
* Even though it looks like a statement, starting with "Isn't" makes it a question (asking for agreement).
* Punctuation: ?
* Type: Question
13. "That is a very gentle pony"
* This describes the pony. It is telling us information.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
14. "Happy New Year"
* This is a greeting that expresses joy and celebration.
* Punctuation: !
* Type: Exclamation
15. "Sara ate a slice of pizza for lunch"
* This tells us what Sara ate. It is a fact.
* Punctuation: .
* Type: Statement
Final Answer:
1. ? Question
2. . Statement
3. ! Exclamation
4. ? Question
5. ? Question
6. ! Exclamation
7. . Statement
8. ? Question
9. . Statement
10. ? Question
11. ! Exclamation
12. ? Question
13. . Statement
14. ! Exclamation
15. . Statement
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of punctuations worksheet for grade 3.