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Worksheet Title: Sentence Types
Directions: Circle the correct ending punctuation for each sentence.
We need to determine whether each sentence is:
- A
statement (ends with a period `.`)
- A
question (ends with a question mark `?`)
- An
exclamation (ends with an exclamation point `!`)
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Solutions with Explanations:
1.
Is that your teddy bear
→ This is a
question because it asks for information.
✔ ?
2.
I have two dogs
→ This is a
statement giving information.
✔ .
3.
Close the door
→ This is a
command (imperative), which is a type of statement. Commands often end with a period, but can also use an exclamation if forceful. Here, it's neutral.
✔ .
4.
Do you like peas
→ This is a
question asking for preference.
✔ ?
5.
Can you ride a bike
→ This is a
question about ability.
✔ ?
6.
Don't talk back to me
→ This is a
command, and it’s firm or strong. Often commands like this use an exclamation.
✔ !
7.
How old are you
→ This is a
question asking for age.
✔ ?
8.
Where is the cat
→ This is a
question asking for location.
✔ ?
9.
Hooray
→ This is an
exclamation expressing joy.
✔ !
10.
When you get here, we'll eat
→ This is a
statement (a future event).
✔ .
11.
Where is the car
→ This is a
question asking for location.
✔ ?
12.
Let's take a walk
→ This is a
suggestion or
invitation, which is a command-like sentence. It's polite, so a period is acceptable.
✔ .
13.
Do you watch cartoons
→ This is a
question asking about habit.
✔ ?
14.
Don't blame me
→ This is a
strong command or protest. It expresses emotion.
✔ !
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✔ Final Answers:
1. ?
2. .
3. .
4. ?
5. ?
6. !
7. ?
8. ?
9. !
10. .
11. ?
12. .
13. ?
14. !
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Summary of Punctuation Rules:
-
Statements: End with
. (e.g., "I have two dogs.")
-
Questions: End with
? (e.g., "Do you like peas?")
-
Exclamations/Strong Commands: End with
! (e.g., "Hooray!", "Don't talk back to me!")
This worksheet helps students identify sentence types based on their purpose and proper punctuation.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of type of sentence worksheet.
