Sentence Types & Punctuation Worksheets for Grade 1

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Easy

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. tell

2. dot

3. stop

4. end

5. say

6. told

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The sun is hot  

2. I like my dog  

3. My bag is red  

4. We ran to the park  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A telling sentence ends with a period.

T F

2. Every sentence starts with a small letter.

T F

3. The mark at the end of a statement is called a period.

T F

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Easy

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. ask

2. who

3. why

4. how

5. when

6. what

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. What is your name  

2. Do you like cats  

3. Where is my hat  

4. Can we play now  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A question ends with a question mark.

T F

2. Questions often start with words like who, what, or where.

T F

3. A question ends with a period.

T F

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Easy

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. start

2. name

3. first

4. upper

5. bold

6. word

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1.  

2.  

3.  

4.  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Every sentence starts with a capital letter.

T F

2. Sentences can start with a lowercase letter.

T F

3. The first word of a sentence needs a capital.

T F

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Easy

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. Sam

2. day

3. Jake

4. June

5. Mom

6. Dad

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. My friend  

2. We go to school on  

3. My birthday is in  

4. Ben and  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The word 'I' is always a capital letter.

T F

2. We do not capitalize people's names.

T F

3. Days and months start with capital letters.

T F

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Medium

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Watch out  

2. What a big cake  

3. I see a bird  

4. Where is Mom  

5. That was so fun  

6. My shoe is blue  

7. Who ate my snack  

8. Look at that  

9. We have a pet cat  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Telling sentence

→

period .

Asking sentence

→

question mark ?

Strong feeling

→

exclamation mark !

Question word

→

who or what

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Medium

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The dog is brown  

2. How old are you  

3. Wow, that is huge  

4. I have two hands  

5. Is it raining now  

6. Run for the bus  

7. My cat likes milk  

8. Can I have more  

9. That was amazing  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

I love pizza!

→

exclamation

The sky is blue.

→

statement

Where is my book?

→

question

What a loud noise!

→

another exclamation

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Medium

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Rewrite with capitals: 'sam is my friend' becomes  

2. Rewrite with capitals: 'i like cats' becomes  

3. Rewrite with capitals: 'we see jake' becomes  

4. Rewrite with capitals: 'school starts in june' becomes  

5. Rewrite with capitals: 'mom is nice' becomes  

6. Rewrite with capitals: 'my dog is max' becomes  

7. Rewrite with capitals: 'today is monday' becomes  

8. Rewrite with capitals: 'he and i play' becomes  

9. Rewrite with capitals: 'dad called ben' becomes  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Statement

→

The sun is hot.

Question

→

Where is Mom?

Exclamation

→

I love pizza!

With name

→

My friend Sam ran.

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Medium

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Sit down now please  

2. Watch out for that hole  

3. Close the big wooden door  

4. Run to me right now  

5. Please help me carry this  

6. Stop that tiny bug fast  

7. Open your favorite book  

8. Look out below the steps  

9. Wash your hands with soap  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

I see a cat.

→

Statement

Where are you?

→

Question

I won the race!

→

Exclamation

Clean your room.

→

Command

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Hard

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence is a question?

2. Which sentence is an exclamation?

3. Which sentence is a statement?

4. Which ending mark fits: 'Can you help me'?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Rewrite with capital and period: 'my cat is soft' becomes  

2. Rewrite as a question: 'are you happy' becomes  

3. Rewrite with strong feeling: 'what a fun day' becomes  

4. Rewrite with a capital letter: 'i like red apples' becomes  

5. Rewrite with a capital letter: 'where is the dog' becomes  

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Hard

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

2. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

3. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Add the ending mark: 'The bus is yellow'  

2. Add the ending mark: 'How are you'  

3. Add the ending mark: 'Watch out for the bee'  

4. Add the ending mark: 'I lost my shoe'  

5. Add the ending mark: 'Can I play too'  

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Hard

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence is written correctly?

2. Which sentence is written correctly?

3. Which sentence is written correctly?

4. Which sentence is written correctly?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Rewrite correctly: 'my friend is ana' becomes  

2. Rewrite correctly: 'today is friday' becomes  

3. Rewrite correctly: 'i see mom' becomes  

4. Rewrite correctly: 'we go in may' becomes  

5. Rewrite correctly: 'ben and i ran' becomes  

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Hard

Sentence Types & Punctuation

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 1

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What type of sentence is 'Close the door.'?

2. What type of sentence is 'Where is my hat?'?

3. What type of sentence is 'I love ice cream!'?

4. What type of sentence is 'The sky is blue.'?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. 'Sit down.' is a  

2. 'Are you happy?' is a  

3. 'Wow, that is fast!' is an  

4. 'My cat is gray.' is a  

5. 'Eat your lunch.' is a  

Sentence Types & Punctuation

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These sentence types & punctuation worksheets help grade 1 students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Grammar: Recognize four sentence types (statement, question, exclamation, command)
• Punctuation: Use period, question mark, and exclamation mark
• Capitalization: Capitalize first words, I, names, days, months
• Writing: Rewrite sentences with correct capitals and punctuation
• Analysis: Label sentences by type

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Forgetting to start the sentence with a capital letter.
• Using a period at the end of an asking sentence instead of a question mark.
• Missing the exclamation mark on sentences that show strong feeling or surprise.

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