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KS2 English (Year 3) En3 Writing - Punctuation 3

This acivity requires children to look at the sentences below and decide whether there should be an exclamation mark or question mark at the end.

Exclamation and Question Marks

Exclamation Marks

Question Marks

A question mark (?) is a punctuation symbol written at the end of a sentence to show that a question is being asked.

A exclamation mark (!) is a punctuation symbol written at the end of a sentence to show that an exclamation* is being made.

Read these sentences and decide whether a question mark (?) or exclamation mark (!) is needed at the end.

Remember if you use a question mark (?) or exclamation mark (!) at the end of a sentence you do not need to use a full stop.

1) What is your name

2) When is your birthday

3) I can’t believe you said that

4) Can I play with you

5) Sit down and be quiet

6) Stop doing that

7) How many brothers do you have

8) Wonderful news, congratulations

9) What school do you go to

10) Everybody listen to me

* an exclamation is something said or shouted forcefully or suddenly. It may often be used when someone is very happy/surprised, annoyed/angry or giving a command.

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