Place the Appropriate Piece of Punctuation at the End of Each Sentence
End Punctuation I
Name:______
Place the appropriate piece of punctuation at the end of each sentence.
- Have you gotten a new job yet_____
- World War II ended in 1945_____
- The high temperature for today is 87_____
- Watch out for that bus_____
- Push in the clutch before you try to change gears_____
- How are you feeling today_____
- I earned a ‘C’ in art history_____
- You’ve just won $1,000,000.00 in the lottery_____
- Do you know where I set my car keys_____
- The sky is blue_____
- The new Steven Spielberg movie starts this Friday_____
- You must have 15.5 credits to be considered a senior_____
- Have you filled out an application for the job you want_____
- Your house is on fire_____
- There are sixteen ounces in a pound_____
End Punctuation II
Name:______
Place the appropriate piece of punctuation at the end of each sentence.
- Have you heard the news yet_____
- Art uses all of your senses to create_____
- The Diamondbacks play the Mets this weekend_____
- Watch out for that scorpion_____
- There are twelve inches in a foot_____
- How did you get here_____
- I am scheduled for Ms. Robertson second hour_____
- I just wrecked my new car_____
- Have you seen my folder_____
- The answer can be found on page 62_____
- The olive branch is a symbol of peace_____
- You must pass oceanography to take marine biology_____
- Where were you on September 11th _____
- You’re too close to the electrical wire_____
- Pre-heat your oven to 375_____
End Punctuation III
Name:______
Place the appropriate piece of punctuation at the end of each sentence.
- Have you completed your test_____
- The stock market crashed in 1929_____
- The C.P.R. class begins December 11th _____
- Can I borrow four quarters_____
- Your car is sparking_____
- A.S.U. and U of A have a historic rivalry_____
- I don’t feel like going to the movies today_____
- I just finished my quiz_____
- Have you heard the new radio station yet_____
- Your book is on hold at the front desk_____
- The library is located on Dobson Road_____
- You should take a vacation to Europe_____
- What kind of ice cream is your favorite_____
- You only have 20 seconds to fix this_____
- Please keep your eyes on your own paper_____
End Punctuation IV
Name:______
Place the appropriate piece of punctuation at the end of each sentence.
- Are you taking a vacation this March_____
- Mrs. Long is Sun Valley’s economics teacher_____
- Kickboxing begins at 9:00 at L.A. Fitness _____
- Do you have my paycheck_____
- The lamp is on fire_____
- Tryouts for the basketball team are this week_____
- There are three feet in a yard_____
- The new Rolling Stone came out yesterday_____
- How much money have you saved for college_____
- Some people use chili powder to deter scorpions_____
- Who is your favorite comedian_____
- Do you think I have a fever_____
- Please shut down your computer before you leave_____
- Hurry up, before we miss our ride_____
- ROY G. BIV is an acronym that stands for the colors of the rainbow_____
Rules for End Punctuation
The way that you punctuate the end of a sentence is very important for the interpretation of your readers. Look at the tremendous difference between:
The movie starts at 7:30.
The movie starts at 7:30?
A few rules about end punctuation:
Rule #1: Place a period at the end of a statement.
Examples: The packets are in the office.
The pen is underneath your desk.
Rule #2: Place a question mark after a written question.
Examples: Have you seen my jacket?
How are you today?
Rule #3 Place an exclamation point after an exciting sentence for emphasis. Everything is not that exciting! Do not overuse exclamation points! It makes the reader feel like he’s being shouted at! It also detracts emphasis when you really mean it!!!
Examples: My hair is on fire!
Watch out for that rattlesnake!
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