Sentence Types & Punctuation — Answer Key
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 .
Statements (telling sentences) end with a period because they give information.
2. I like my dog .
A telling sentence ends with a period to show the thought is finished.
3. My bag is red .
Statements end with a period to mark a full stop.
4. We ran to the park .
Telling sentences end with a period because they state an idea.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A telling sentence ends with a period.
True False
Statements always end with a period to show the thought is complete.
2. Every sentence starts with a small letter.
True False
All sentences begin with a capital letter, not a small one.
3. The mark at the end of a statement is called a period.
True False
The dot at the end of a telling sentence is named a period.