Use End Punctuation
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1st Grade ELA › Use End Punctuation
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: 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.
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.
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.
Which sentence has correct end punctuation: The dog runs.
The dog runs.
The dog runs!
The dog runs?
Explanation
This tests periods. 'The dog runs' tells us what the dog does. It's a telling sentence, not a question or excited sentence. Choice B uses a period correctly.
Look at the sentence: I see a red ball__ Which mark ends it?
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Explanation
This tests periods. We use a period to end telling sentences. 'I see a red ball' tells us something, so it needs a period (.). Most sentences end with periods.
Look at the sentence: I can jump high__ Which mark ends it?
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Explanation
This tests periods. 'I can jump high' tells us something. It's not asking or showing excitement. Telling sentences end with a period (.). This is the most common end mark.
Which sentence has correct end punctuation: Can you help me?
Can you help me.
Can you help me
Can you help me?
Explanation
This tests question marks. The sentence asks 'Can you help me?' When we ask for something, we use a question mark. Choice B has the right mark at the end.
Read the words: Do you like apples__ Which mark ends it?
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Explanation
This tests question marks. 'Do you like apples' is asking something. Questions start with words like 'do' and need a question mark (?). This mark shows we want an answer.
Read the sentences: I have a red ball. Where is my hat? I love recess! Which sentence is a question?
I have a red ball.
Where is my hat?
I love recess!
Explanation
We need to find the question. Questions ask something. 'Where is my hat?' asks about the hat. Questions end with a question mark.