Use End Punctuation
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1st Grade Writing › Use End Punctuation
Look at the sentence: What a big dog__ Which mark goes at the end?
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Explanation
This tests end punctuation marks. 'What a big dog' shows surprise or excitement. We use an exclamation mark (!) for strong feelings.
Read the sentence: The dog runs__ Which mark ends a statement?
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Explanation
We use periods to end statements. 'The dog runs' tells us something. Telling sentences end with a period (.).
Look at the sentence: I like apples Which mark goes at the end?
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Explanation
This tests end punctuation marks. We use a period (.) to end a telling sentence. 'I like apples' tells us something.
Look at the sentences: Jamal can jump. Can you jump? I can jump! Which sentence shows excitement?
I can jump!
Can you jump?
Jamal can jump.
Explanation
We need the excited sentence. 'I can jump!' has an exclamation mark. The mark shows big feelings. Exclamation marks mean excitement!
Which sentence has correct end punctuation: The dog runs
The dog runs.
The dog runs?
The dog runs!
Explanation
This tests end punctuation marks. 'The dog runs' is a telling sentence. We end telling sentences with a period (.)
Read the words: Sofia has a ball__ Which mark is used for a statement?
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Explanation
This tests end punctuation marks. A period (.) ends a statement or telling sentence. 'Sofia has a ball' tells us a fact.
Read the words: Is the cat sleeping__ Which mark shows a question?
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Explanation
This tests end punctuation marks. We use a question mark (?) when we ask something. 'Is the cat' starts a question.
Read the sentence: Can you help me__ Which mark goes at the end?
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Explanation
This tests end punctuation marks. We use a question mark (?) when we ask for help. 'Can you' starts a question.
Look at the sentence: I like to read books. Which end mark is used?
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Explanation
This tests finding end marks. The sentence tells us something calmly. It ends with a period, which is the dot.
Read the sentence: Do you like apples. Which end mark is correct?
Do you like apples.
Do you like apples!
Do you like apples?
Explanation
This tests question marks. 'Do you like apples' asks something. All questions need question marks at the end.