2nd Grade End Punctuation Worksheet: . ? !
Every sentence ends with a mark. Add a period, question mark, or exclamation point.
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- Grade
- 2nd Grade
- Subject
- Grammar
- Skill
- Punctuation
- Topic
- end marks (period, question mark, exclamation point)
- Difficulty
- Standard
- Time
- 12 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
- Best for
- homework, centers, review, morning work
Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will choose the correct end punctuation for telling, asking, and exclaiming sentences.
- Ending telling sentences with a period
- Ending questions with a question mark
- Using an exclamation point for strong feeling
Inside This Printable
Student directions: Add the correct end mark to each sentence: a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation point (!).
Worked example
Where are my shoes -> Where are my shoes?
Sample questions
- We went to the store
- What time is it
- Watch out
The PDF contains 8 practice questions plus 1 challenge question.
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Every sentence needs an ending
End marks tell the reader how to read a sentence. A period ends a telling sentence, a question mark ends an asking sentence, and an exclamation point shows strong feeling. The mark changes the whole sound of the words.
The three end marks
| Mark | Use it for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| . | a telling sentence | The sun is warm. |
| ? | an asking sentence | Is it lunchtime? |
| ! | strong feeling / surprise | Watch out! |
Worked example
“Where is my backpack” → it’s asking → add a question mark: “Where is my backpack?” “I won the race” → strong feeling → add an exclamation point: “I won the race!”
How to solve each item
Read each sentence aloud. If your voice goes up to ask, it needs a question mark; if you say it with strong feeling, it may need an exclamation point; otherwise, use a period.
Guided practice (try before the worksheet)
- “The dog is sleeping” → .
- “Can I have a cookie” → ?
- “That was amazing” → !
Why it matters
End marks are the traffic lights of writing. Without them, readers can’t tell if a sentence is telling, asking, or shouting — and the whole meaning can change.
Next steps
Builds on capital letters and leads into commas in a series.
👩🏫 Teacher note
Telling = period, asking = question mark, strong feeling = exclamation point. Read each sentence aloud with expression to hear which mark fits.
🏠 Parent note
Read the sentence aloud. If your voice goes up to ask, it needs a question mark.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Using a period for a question
- Overusing exclamation points
Answer Key
The correct end mark is given for each sentence.
⬇ Download Answer Key (PDF)Learn this skill first
Take the free lesson on punctuation — worked examples and practice exercises, then come back to this worksheet.
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